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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.

The third section provides specific information for small business articles on a particular website, arranged by subject. For each article we've provided the title, the URL and the introductory paragraph.

We are constantly updating our links and adding new resources. Visit us regularly!

 

 

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Small business resources

Reference resources: dictionaries, business glossaries, grammar guides, etc.

Regional resources:

  • BizPal
    BizPaL is an online service that allows you, the entrepreneur or business owner, a central place to find all the permit and licence information needed to start or grow your business. Follow the simple question and answer wizard to answer questions about what activities you would like to do to start your business. You will generate a complete list of needed permits and licences from the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government in one place.
     
  • Niagara Region (municipality site)
    Regional Niagara was formed in 1970 by joining two former counties, Lincoln and Welland, to ensure that all of its residents would have access to municipal services so important to our workplace, home and family. We have a dedicated staff of experienced public service professionals who work diligently at delivering on that mandate. We welcome you to our website and encourage you take some time to get to know us.
  • Snap St. Catharines
    Welcome to SNAP St. Catharines. We are your definitive monthly source for a captivating view of the many community events, celebrations, business gatherings and general daily life in St. Catharines.
     
  • YourNiagara
    YourNiagara.ca is a community portal for the residents of Niagara. It is the “virtual doorway” through which residents can access information about the Niagara community as well as designated municipal services – all accessible day or night.
     
Small Business Resources in the Niagara Region

Adult Learning & Resource Centres
Business Education Council of Niagara
Business Development Centre of Greater Fort Erie
Employment Ontario
Institute for Enterprise Education
My Network Latino
Niagara Economic Development Corporation
Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Niagara Falls Area Small Business Enterprise Centre
Niagara Training and Adjustment Board (NTAB)
Niagara Training and Employment Agency
Ontario Office Works
Payroll Information for New Employers Seminars - N. Falls
Port Cares
PST/GST Seminars - Niagara Falls
PST/GST Seminars - St. Catharines

St. Catharines Business Development Bank (BDC)
St. Catharines & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre

St. Catharines eBusiness Directory
Small Business Club Niagara
South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation
Local government employment offices (through Service Canada):
 - Niagara Falls Centre
 - St. Catharines Centre
 - Welland Centre

 

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