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- Business Abilities
- This site is designed for Canadians with disabilities or chronic health issues who would like to explore the world of self-employment. Find the tools you need to research your business idea and prepare your business plan. Also available online are business management workshops to help you grow your business. Pilot lending program for B.C. CSSD students.
Sponsored by: Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD) - Business Access Canada
- Learn how to do business with the federal government. Find information on supplier registration, current bidding opportunities, contracts and government business seminars.
Sponsored by: Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) - Business Start-Up Assistant
- This step-by-step information guide provides essential business start-up information from the federal and provincial governments and other sources. Explore the site to access information about various types of self-employment.
- BusinessTown.com
- This American website provides a wealth of information to help you identify business opportunities. Click on Business Opportunities, Home Business and Internet for ideas and information on different types of businesses and self-employment. The site also covers topics such as how to start, manage and market your business.
- Canadian Franchise Association
- This site is designed both for those already in franchising and also for those looking for a franchise. View franchise listings and stay informed about franchise events, publications and support services. Also find details about CFA membership.
- Consultant Journal
- Interested in the world of consulting? Consultant Journal offers news, articles and blogs about consulting. It also provides collections of links to other consulting-related sites.
Sponsored by: ConsultantJournal.com - Diversity World - Disability and Employment Resources
- If you're a person with a disability, this Canadian/American site can help you find resources to improve your job search strategies and career development. If you're an employer, find ways to improve your outreach recruiting, job accommodation and employment practices. If you're a provider of education and employment services, increase your effectiveness in supporting people with disabilities in job and career development.
Sponsored by: Diversity World - E-Business Information
- Are you ready for e-business? Find the information and tools you need to succeed in the global on-line business environment. Learn what others are doing, assess your business with a diagnostic tool, read about technology, security and suppliers, and more.
- Elance
- This marketplace allows service buyers and providers to post and bid on projects in various categories, including websites, design, writing, programming, business consulting and other services. (Fees apply.)
Sponsored by: Elance Incorporated - Finding Elance and Freelance Jobs, Projects and Contract Work
- Learn about the freelance work exchange sites meeting the growing need for contractors in graphic design, writing, web design, IT and other services. Access project postings and general freelance work exchanges and marketplaces. as well as those for specific industries. You'll also find links for online portfolio resources and advice on going it alone.
Sponsored by: Pam Blackstone, WebLens - Home-based Business - British Columbia
- This site provides information and resources for establishing a home-based business in British Columbia. Find general information and guides, electronic magazines and portals, and support organizations.
Sponsored by: Government of Canada - HomeBasedWork.com
- If you are considering a work-at-home career, this collection of tips, articles and resources will be helpful. Learn how to protect yourself from scams, research new opportunities and more. Find information on working for an employer and work-at-home jobs. Or explore working for yourself, as well as business opportunities and ideas.
Sponsored by: HomeBasedWork.com - Information on Scams
- This organization educates and protects both consumers and businesses. Find information that can protect you from becoming involved in scams in pyramid, ponzi, work-at-home schemes and more.
Sponsored by: Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus - InnoVisions Canada and the Canadian Telework Association (CTA)
- This site contains information and links to resources about telework and other flexible work arrangements. Discover the possible benefits of telework for your business, the work setting and for you. InnoVisions Canada is a telework and flex-work consulting organization. The Canadian Telework Association (CTA) is a non-profit association that promotes telework.
- Inventive Women
- Read about Canadian women innovators and inventors and explore this non-traditional career option. Learn how to invent and find advice to help you develop your idea. Includes games for girls, resources, patent and other business information.
Sponsored by: Inventive Women Inc.