Research

• Aboriginal Business Canada
  For access to programs and grants for Aboriginal entrepreneurs.


• Business Development Bank of Canada
  For information on starting and financing your own business.


• Canada Business Services Centres
  For a general Government of Canada site on starting your own business.


• Community Futures
  This is the general site of Manitoba Community Futures Partners, a program also used by many Aboriginal entrepreneurs.


• Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
  For a site dedicated to Aboriginal community economic development.


• City of Winnipeg
  The guide page from the City for starting or operating a business.


• Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
  For a good list of external sites visit the DIAND Business Services and Economic Development site.


• Industry Government of Manitoba Small Business Development Branch
  Access to a guide for starting your own business including a review of legal requirements.


• Industry Canada
  The comprehensive Government of Canada site "strategis.


• Merfeld & Shine, Inc. (Mergers and Acquisitions)
  For a U.S. site that has an information description of what is involved in valuing a business for purchase or sale.


• RBC Royal Bank
  For business links for Aboriginal entrepreneurs.


• Western Economic Diversification Canada
  For a site with further links to sites useful for Aboriginal business.


• Women's Enterprise Centre
  An excellent site with useful links for starting a business.


• Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
  A source of information on starting your business in Winnipeg.


• Starting a Business - Canada/New Brunswick Business Services Center
  A New Brunswick oriented site but an easy to follow guide for considerations in starting a business on reserve.