Step #10: Additional Resources
Find additional resources available to help you start, grow, and expand your business.
Resources
Business Guides:
- How to Start a Daycare in Ontario
- How to Start a Spa or Salon in Ontario
- How to Start a Seniors' Care Business in Ontario
- How to Start a Construction Business in Ontario
- Starting a Co-operative
- The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping
- How to Start a Party Decorating Business
- How to Start Your Vending Machine Business
- Start a Successful Business as a Personal Trainer at Home
- How to Start Your Own Gardening and Landscaping Business
- How to Start a T-shirt Printing Business
For more business-related startup guides please visit https://sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/en.
Business Training Video Playlists:
General business resources:
- Hometown Hub - Connect with local businesses and create your own free business listing
- YWCA Women-Led Business Directory
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- Industry Canada - Listing of Canadian programs and services for all businesses
- Service Ontario - Service available for individuals and businesses in Ontario
- Hamilton Public Library - Business resources
- Hamilton Public Library Marker Space - Explore, learn and make something great with high-tech tools for your small business
- Hamilton Business Centre Digital Resource Hub - Free tools, resources, and learning opportunities
- If you are starting or growing an innovation and technology company, programming and services are available through Regional Innovation Centres. In Hamilton connect with Innovation Factory
- Small Business Centres Ontario - Free e-learning course and workshops
- Digital Main Street - Industry-leading courses, created specifically for small business owners
- Business Development Bank of Canada's Marketing Plan Kit
- Government of Canada Business Insights Newsletter - GC Business Insights provides information on government programs, resources, and, tools for businesses straight to your inbox.
Local networking opportunities:
- Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
- Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
- Flamborough Chamber of Commerce
- Hamilton Hive - The largest young professional organization in the golden horseshoe
Looking for free tools and templates for entrepreneurs?
Tap into the Business Development Bank of Canada's free business tools, templates, and guides designed to help you to better evaluate, manage and grow your business.
Legal:
- Pro Bono Ontario - Free legal advice for small businesses
- Access to Professionals - Free 30-minute, one-on-one meetings that give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business
Coworking:
- CoMotion
- The Nook Coworking
- The Cotton Factory
- Kitchen Collective - Non-profit co-operative kitchen & culinary incubator
- Commissary Kitchen - Private public health-certified commercial kitchen
Food product/labelling regulation:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Health Canada: Consumer product safety
- Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
Import and export resources: