Self-Employment

Working for yourself has many great rewards.

It also comes with huge challenges. Starting your own business is more than having a good idea or a willingness to work at least 12 hours a day. You need a good plan and good information.

To run a successful business you need a good plan and plenty of good information. 

Thankfully, to help a new business get started, there are numerous online resources covering a wide range of topics from very first business-start-up steps to market research and promoting your business.

If you are thinking about becoming an Entrepreneur and you are not sure where to begin your research, we recommend starting at the Canada Business Service Center. 

This website provides an excellent Business Start-up Assistant that provides business start-up information from the federal government and the provincial governments. There are also many links to valuable resources from non-governmental organizations.

If you are a business owner looking for financial advice, please contact our office.

LATEST ARTICLES

5 costly money mistakes millennials make

If you’re a millennial, you’ve probably heard the usual money advice: save early, spend less, invest smart. But let’s face it—real life …

active vs passive investing your best bet

The debate between active and passive investing has been going on for decades—and for good reason. Both approaches have their strengths, but …

why everyone needs an estate plan

Ralph had always worked hard for what he owned. But after watching friends and acquaintances struggle with messy estates, he realized that …