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QUICKLY FIND THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR MARKETING PLAN
Discover our range of free, practical tools to learn about financing and training programs for starting a business and about the organizations that can help you prepare a solid marketing plan.
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Financing programs for recruitment and employability in the construction industry
Discover the main financing programs available for hiring and training employees in the construction sector.
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Directory – Loan garantees
A government-backed loan guarantee could help you attract creditors.
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Directory – Loans and cash advances
Explore these loans and other borrowing possibilities for your new or existing business.
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Directory – Equity investments
You could be able to attract equity investments to carry out your start-up, expansion or innovation projects.
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Directory – Tax refunds and credits
Tax refunds and credits can help reduce your overhead costs.
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Directory – Grants, contributions and financial assistance
You could benefit from public or private funds in the form of grants, contributions and financial assistance to carry out your business project.
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Directory – Wage subsidies
These wage subsidy programs could help you recruit the ideal employee for your project.
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Finance your startup
You could take advantage of these financing programs to start your business.
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Directory – Financing by business sectors
Discover the main financing programs available by business sectors.
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Finance the hiring and training of employees
Discover the main financing programs available to hire and train your employees.
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Finance the implementation of safety or quality control standards
You could receive financing for the implementation of safety or quality control standards.
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Finance pollution reduction or increased energy efficiency
You could get financial support to reduce pollution or increase your energy efficiency.
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Finance your business transfer
See where to find financing to help you succeed in transferring your business.
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Finance the sale or closing of your business
Find the main financing programs available to help you sell or close your business.
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Finance your sales growth in Canada
Explore the financial resources available to help you increase your sales in Canada.
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Finance the purchase, lease or modernization of goods or equipment
Consult this directory of the main funding programs available for the purchase, lease or modernization of goods or equipment.
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Finance a patent, a license or a new technology
You could receive financial support to get a patent or a license, or apply a new technology.
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Finance your exports
See what are the main financing programs available to support your export projects.
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Finance your sustainable development projects
You could receive financial assistance to carry out a sustainable development project within your company.
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Finance your marketing
Review the list of the main financing programs available to market your products and services.
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Finance your working capital
You could use these financing programs to increase your working capital.
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Finance your productivity
Increasing the productivity of your business could be made possible through these financing programs.
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Finance your R&D/innovation
You could carry out your R & D / innovation projects by using these financing programs.
SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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Environmental technology verification
ETV CanadaI
Find out how you can get your new environmental technology accepted, both nationally and internationally.
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BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
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Canada's anti-spam legislation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get information on Canada's new Anti-Spam Law and how it affects your business
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IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.
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Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Canada Post
Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.
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Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Canada Post
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.
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BDC Advisory Services
Business Development Bank of Canada
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.
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DAIR Cloud Program
CANARIE
Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.
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Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketing toolkit to help with promotional opportunities in international markets.
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
- 333 Seymour Street, 8th Floor
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- V6B 5A7
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Financing - Marketing and sales - Networking
Consortium de ressources et d'expertises coopératives
- 2175 Boul. de Maisonneuve Est, suite 150
- Québec, Québec
- H2K 4S3
Visit the website
Services offered:
Shared services center for cooperatives, mutuals and NPOs - Expert advice and coaching - Training - Mentoring
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC)
- 265 Place Chef Michel Laveau, suite 200
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Startup - Sustainable development - Busines plan - Training - Managing - Marketing and sales - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking
Agoralliance
Services offered:
For French-speaking immigrant entrepreneurs - Flexipreneurs - Coaching - Corporate programs - Growth - Start-up - Market research - Training - Mentoring - Networking - Tutoring - Monitoring
Competition Bureau Canada
- 50 Victoria Street, Room C-114
- Gatineau, Québec
- K1A 0C9
Visit the website
Services offered:
CA Identification Number - Enforcement of the law that protects competition
Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
- 140 O’Connor Street, L’Esplanade Laurier, 6th Floor, East Tower
- Gatineau, Québec
- K1A 0R5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Standards development - Certification and qualification programs - Management systems programs - Federal government procurement and materiel management community certification program
Centrale Agricole
- 1401 Legendre West, Suite 305
- Montréal, Québec
- H4N 2R9
Services offered:
Urban agriculture cooperative - Coaching - Training - Production space rental - Urban agriculture and circular economy business acceleration program - Networking - International networking opportunities - Support of the circular economy
Association des restaurateurs de rue du Québec (ARRQ)
Services offered:
Networking - Promotion of street food - Business opportunities
Métiers d'art du Québec
- 390 Saint-Paul East Street, Suite 400
- Montréal , Québec
- H2Y 1H2
Services offered:
Networking - Training - Representation and promotion
Edo Capital
- 2050 de Bleury Street
- Montréal, Québec
- H3A 2J5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Private seed capital fund for the sustainable and responsible food sector - Financial capital, recruitment, operations management and marketing support
GS1 Canada
- 9200 du Golf Bldv.
- Anjou, Montréal
- H1J 3A1
Visit the website
Services offered:
Implementation of e-commerce supply chain standards (Bar Codes - Products images)
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
- 979 Bank Street, Suite 400
- Ottawa, Ontario
- K1S 5K5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Domain names registration
COlab
- 605 Auger Boulevard West
- Alma, Québec
- G8B 2B7
Services offered:
Coaching of digital technology appropriation projects - Training - R&D and innovation
Détail Formation
- 10 557 Louis-H. Lafontaine BLVD.
- Montreal, Quebec
- H1J 2E8
Services offered:
Training - Consulting services - Business development support
Startup Café
Services offered:
Coaching - Networking
Stratégie MP
Services offered:
Coaching - Market and opportunity studies - Strategy and market development - Training - Mentoring - R&D and Innovation
Incubateur en économie sociale de l'Outaouais (IES07)
- 75 Eddy Street
- Gatineau, Québec
- J8X 2W1
Services offered:
Social economy business incubation program - Prototyping - Accommodation - Training - Networking
Centre d'affaires RezoMont
- 204 St-Sacrement Street, Suite 300
- Montreal, Québec
- H2Y 1W8
Visit the website
Services offered:
Office space and meeting room rental - Virtual offices and business address - International business support - V.I.E Coaching - FDI consulting (national and international)
Lanaudière Économique
- 104 Saint-Jacques Street
- Saint-Jacques, Québec
- J0K 2R0
Services offered:
Coaching - Training - Business transfer
Canada Council for the Arts
- 150 Elgin St
- Ottawa, Ontario
- K1P 5V8
Visit the website
Services offered:
Financing - Initiatives - Research
Pôle des entreprises d'économie sociale de la Capitale-Nationale
- 155 Charest Boulevard East, Suite RC1
- Quebec, Québec
- G1K 3G6
Services offered:
Networking - Training - Lab Créatik - Marketing agency - SISMIC Capitale-Nationale - Social economy
Organisme de Certification Québec-Vrai
- 5365 Jean-XXIII Blvd., Suite 200A
- Trois-Rivières, Québec
- G8Z 4A6
Services offered:
Organic product certification
Fédération québécoise des coopératives en milieu scolaire
- 7333 Place Des Roseraies, Suite 501
- Anjou, Québec
- H1M 2X6
Services offered:
Networking - Consulting services - Training - Support and coaching in development - Coaching in human resources management - Representation to various bodies - Design, development and technical support of websites
SADC de Papineau-Collines
- 565 de Buckingham Avenue
- Gatineau, Québec
- J8L 2H2
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Transfer and succession - Marketing - Sustainable development
Bénévolat de compétences Montréal
Services offered:
Volunteers' twinning between businesses and non-profit organizations
Entreprises Québec
Services offered:
Information on Government Programs and Services - Laws and obligations - Financial Assistance - Starting a Business - Human Resources - Foreign Trade - Innovation
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Create your marketing strategy
Identify clients to concentrate on and your key objectives for reaching them, and learn what to include in your marketing strategy.
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Group your customers into market segments
Learn how to group your customers into market segments to better understand what they really want, and how to gain valuable customers.
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Forecast and plan your sales
Learn how to develop sales forecasts and plans.
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Close and follow up the sale
Find out about all the steps involved in closing and following up on a sale.
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Plan to sell
Learn how to set up your sales processes and get tips on generating sales leads and turning them into meetings.
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Identify and sell more to your most valuable customers
Identify your most valuable customers and get tips on selling more and attracting new higher-value ones.
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Write a marketing plan
Find out what key areas you should consider and what to include in an effective marketing plan.
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Price your product or service
Find out how to set a pricing strategy and how to study your costs and pricing to ensure that your business is profitable.
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Customer relationship management
Find out about the pros and potential cons of customer relationship management and how to implement it in your business.
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Target the right people in an organisation
Learn how to identify and contact key decision makers who may buy your products or services.
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Price lists, estimates, quotations and tenders
Learn how to draw up a price list, prepare proposals and estimates, price a contract bid and present your prices to your customers.
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Recruit and manage salespeople
Learn where to find salespeople, the importance of the recruitment interview and how to institute a commission structure to encourage high sales.
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Branding – the basics
Find out how to create and manage a brand, and set a budget to promote it.
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Use design in your business
Find out how design can benefit your business, from product to business strategy development, and how to manage the process and measure its success.
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7 low-cost marketing strategies to implement now
Learn how to get the most impact from your marketing dollars and how to promote your business on a small budget.
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Advertising tips
Consult this list of helpful tips to keep in mind when you are developing an advertising campaign for your business.
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Developing a company brochure
Learn how to work with printing or graphic design suppliers.
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Fairtrade certification and labelling
You can get a licence to use the Fairtrade label on the products you sell or find Fairtrade suppliers for your own business needs.
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Increase sales
Find out about the different options available to you to increase your sales.
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