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This Resource Centre provides listings of alphabetically arranged topics that will be useful to you in starting and operating a small business.

The first section contains a condensed glossary of business terms and articles on various topics created by the staff and advisors at the BDC. Please check back regularly for postings of new articles.

The second section contains listings of: a) excellent small business resources on the Web; b) online resources that provide dictionaries, detailed business glossaries, grammar and style guides and other reference materials.

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Aboriginal business Agricultural business Business communication Business etiquette Business name selection Business plan development Customer relations Disability self-employment E-business Entrepreneurship Exporting/importing Financial issues Franchising Getting started Goal setting & time management Inspiration Legal issues The lighter side Marketing Networking Operations Partnerships Regional stats Sales Self-assessment Trends Women in entrepreneurship Youth entrepreneurship return to Resources & Links	Alberta Agriculture and Food This website of the Alberta Government provides information on all aspects of agriculture, from crops and livestock to diseases/pests, trade and weather, as well as calculators, daily market prices, a weekly newsletter and other publications, and links to various resources. View Articles
	Agriculture & Food Council of Alberta The Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta is a non-profit industry-led organization comprised of volunteer member representatives from across Alberta's agri-food industry. Our vision and aim is to ensure that Alberta's agriculture and food industry will be globally competitive, profitable, and sustainable. View Articles
	B.C. InfoBasket Welcome to InfoBasket, your one-stop shop for Agri-food information on the Internet. Our specialists have linked you to information sources from around the world, including governments, universities and research institutes. View Articles
	BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries The ministry is committed to providing the business climate for a competitive and profitable industry providing safe, high quality food for consumers and export markets. View Articles
	BusinessWeek Online BusinessWeek’s award-winning Web site provides users with daily perspective, unique insights, breaking news, and in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the business world, with continuous coverage of today’s business issues. View Articles
	Canada Business Canada Business is a government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. Canada Business reduces the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, programs and regulatory requirements for business. Services from Canada Business are available on the web, by telephone (toll-free) and email, and in person. View Articles
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - COBSC Providing accurate and timely information on programs, services and regulations to Ontario businesses in collaboration with our federal, provincial and non-governmental partners. View Articles
	Canada Revenue Agency The Canada Revenue Agency administers: - tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; - customs services; - international trade legislation; and - various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system. View Articles
	Canadian Soil Information System Since 1972, the Canadian Soil Information System (CanSIS) has supported the research activities of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by building the National Soil DataBase. CanSIS provides access to state of the art GIS facilities, as well as database management and custom mapping services for the Canadian Land Resource Network. View Articles
	Farmcentre.com Farmcentre.com is an award-winning, trusted management resource for farm business managers and other in the agriculture industry. It is updated daily by the Canadian Farm Business Management Council (CFBMC). The Council's wide range of information products such as CD-ROMs, books and DVDs cover topics of relevance to farmers such as biotechnology, succession planning, marketing, human resources and finance. View Articles
	Farm Credit Canada - AgriSuccess Journal Consumer protection remains an important part of the federal, provincial and territorial governments' agenda. In a spirit of cooperation and to improve efficiency on the consumer front, the Consumer Measures Committee (CMC) was created; it has a representative from the federal government as well as every province and territory. The CMC provides a federal-provincial-territorial forum for national cooperation to improve the marketplace for Canadian consumers, through harmonization of laws, regulations and practices and through actions to raise public awareness. View Articles
	Farm Energy Online The purpose of this website is to assist farm producers and processors in understanding your financial assessment needs and investment opportunities in renewable and alternative energy systems. There is a serious gap of understanding between producers / processors and your lenders on the proper investment strategy for farm energy systems and processing systems. View Articles
	Farm Safety Association The Farm Safety Association (FSA) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1973 and is a “designated entity” under the Workplace Safety & Act (WSIA). The Association vision is the elimination of all workplace injuries and illnesses in the provinces Agricultural Industrial Sector, as the industry’s primary source of Occupational Health and Safety education and awareness. View Articles
	Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives This site is for farmers and members of the agri-food industry to discover opportunities for profitability, sustainability, diversification, risk management, and growth. It’s also a site for rural Manitobans to discover opportunities for community economic development, and a place for consumers to learn about agriculture in Manitoba. View Articles
	National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities. View Articles
	Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Welcome to the OMAFRA website. Here you will find information on Ontario's agri-food industry and rural communities and the services and programs OMAFRA provides. View Articles
	Openair-Market Net This is the World Wide Guide to Farmers' Markets, Flea Markets, Street Markets, and Street Vendors. It is an all-volunteer research and educational project that aims to gather and provide information about open air marketplaces around the world, both formal and informal. View Articles
	RBC Royal Bank - Agriculture and Agribusiness Our commitment to agriculture began over 135 years ago when we opened for business in Halifax. We've been pushing for agriculture ever since, and you can rest assured that we're not just along for the ride. We understand your need for flexible financial products and services and dedicated expertise to seize opportunities and reap the success of your vision. Our team of dedicated agriculture account managers know your industry and are able to work with you to provide flexible products and services to help manage and grow your farm. View Articles
	Statistics Canada Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. In Canada, providing statistics is a federal responsibility. As Canada’s central statistical agency, Statistics Canada is legislated to serve this function for the whole of Canada and each of the provinces. In addition to conducting a Census every five years, there are about 350 active surveys on virtually all aspects of Canadian life. View Articles
	University of Arizona - Agricultural & Resource Economics Welcome to AREC! We're part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at The University of Arizona. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences educates students for a wide range of career opportunities in agriculture, natural resources, and in family and consumer sciences. View Articles
	University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Livestock, Families, Natural Resources, Food and Fiber, Nutrition and Wellness, Horses, Sustainability, Economics, Forests, Insects, Golf Courses, Farms, Communities, Microorganisms, Crops, Hospitality, Education, Greenhouses, Communications, Merchandising, Leadership, Molecular Biology, Business, Biotechnology. What do these phrases have in common? They are all related to the educational programs available in the UK College of Agriculture! View Articles
	USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources. NRCS employees provide technical assistance based on sound science. We provide financial assistance for many conservation activities. We reach out to all segments of the agricultural community, and we manage natural resource conservation programs that provide environmental, societal, financial, and technical benefits. View Articles

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