Business Startups

My project: Start a business

Starting a business? This online guide can help. It provides an overview of the process from A to Z and includes as many links as possible to online tools and useful sites – many of them free.

BDC offers - Consulting Advice from an experienced business advisor may be one of your best investments. From in-depth business planning to management coaching, BDC's support can help your business move forward confidently. Financial planning Effective business plan Market research Marketing plan

BDC offers - Financing Starting a business often includes financing and BDC has customized solutions. Financing solutions

Starting a business, step by step Step 1 - Assessment Generate or develop your ideas, evaluate their business potential, and find out if running a business is for you. Step 2 - Your business plan An essential tool to plan and finance your business; includes a marketing plan. Step 3 - Starting up Choosing a name, hiring an accountant / lawyer, legal obligations (registration, taxes, etc) Step 4 - Financing Find financing for your business: tips and links Step 5 - First year More on managing day-to-day operations and planning your company's growth