Resources

Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Lac La Biche region.

Business Tools:

BDC Ratio Calculators – Ratios evaluate the performance of your business and identify potential problems
Amortization Schedule Calculator – Calculate a loan amortization schedule
Present Value/Rate of Return – Know the future value of your investment
Real Data Amortization Schedule

Training and Webinars – Missing some practical skills? Get your business knowledge up-to-speed
GoForth Training for Entrepreneurs – Small business training developed by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs
GoForth Training for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs – Developed in consultation with the Aboriginal business community
Alberta Apprenticeship Training – Everything you need to know about the trades
Training/Learning – Lifelong learning is key, but where do you start?
Power Up North
Community Futures Tawatinaw partner Training

SME Direct - Gain access to a wealth of small business information available through Industry Canada.
Bplans.com Small Business Planning Centre - In-depth site of how to start a business.
ENTERWeb - Quality source of information on small business, finance, community development, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and the economy.
GoForth Institute - If you're looking to bolster your understanding of how to start, run or grow a successful and profitable business, learn GoForth Institute's 100 Essential Small Business Skills™ in only 10 hours conveniently delivered to your computer through streaming video and an option 400+ page resource curriculum book.
Workink - An online career development AND employment portal for Canadians with disabilities.

Alberta Works - offers employment and career resources, training supports, Alberta job & career fairs, income support, and health benefits
Alberta/Canada Job Grant - Train the workers you need. The Alberta-Canada job grant can help fund training for your new or current employees
Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Express Entry Information for Employers - You can fill labour market shortages permanently with skilled foreign nationals.

BDC Entrepreneurs First - Business Development Bank of Canada's entrepreneurship opportunities.
Futurpreneur - Assisting young entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground, Youth Business offers programs and services that allow them to achieve economic independence, develop self-confidence, and fulfill their goals of self-employment.
The Youth Entrepreneur's Network - An online community that supports the needs of young entrepreneurs from around the world as they attempt to build and thrive in their own businesses
Youth Café - Government of Canada website for youth seeking employment opportunities.

BDC Entrepreneurs First - Business Development Bank of Canada's entrepreneurship opportunities.
Futurpreneur - Assisting young entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground, Youth Business offers programs and services that allow them to achieve economic independence, develop self-confidence, and fulfill their goals of self-employment.
The Youth Entrepreneur's Network - An online community that supports the needs of young entrepreneurs from around the world as they attempt to build and thrive in their own businesses
Youth Café - Government of Canada website for youth seeking employment opportunities.

Government of Canada

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