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  • 5 must-dos for entrepreneurs<br><br>

    5 must-dos for entrepreneurs

    What’s the secret to success? It’s not just one thing, but a series of steps you need to take to gear up for a successful startup.

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  • 5 ways to build a profitable online business

    Discover tips and tools that help small business owners pivot to reach more customers and drive more sales online.

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  • 5 steps for starting a business online

    Starting an online business can be tough. We break down the five steps to setting up an online business and share top ideas to help you get started.

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  • How to choose a business name

    What’s in a name? If you’re starting a business, a lot. Your business name can help make or break your new venture – which means you’ll want to choose wisely.

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  • how to start a business

    How to Start a Business: Turn Your Idea Full-Time

    Ready to take your idea full-time? Learn how to start a business with these steps and book an appointment with us to discuss your business banking needs.

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  • barista talking on her mobile phone in her franchise

    What do I need to know about starting a franchise?

    Franchising is a simple way to start a new business, but you need to know the start-up costs and steps to get started.

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  • legal basic checklist

    Legal basics checklist

    Before you open for business, make sure to sort out the federal, provincial and municipal requirements. This list goes over the basic things to take care of.

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  • What does a business plan look like?<br><br>

    What does a business plan look like?

    Have a great idea for a business? Prove it with a business plan. It will prove to investors, lenders and partners your venture is set up for success.

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  • new entrepreneur accepting payment at her store

    6 tips for starting your small business finances on the right track

    Learn how keeping track of your finances, taxes and budgets will help your small business succeed and grow.

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  • a entrepreneur at her sole proprietorship bakery

    What is a sole proprietorship?

    Is a sole proprietorship right for your business? Look into the pros and cons of this business structure.

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  • entrepreneur holding a coffee and looking at her phone

    Why it's smart to register for GST/HST now

    Discover why you should get your business registered for the GST/HST early on and how to do it.

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  • A small business owner tracks her cash flow during Covid.

    4 reasons to open a business bank account

    Discover four reasons why opening a business bank account is an important step to establishing your small business.
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  • small business owner and customer at checkout

    5 ways to build credit and fund your business

    Learn how building credit with your bank can help you find the financial resources you need to grow your small business.

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