Resources
Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Lac La Biche region.
Business Tools:
- Fill-able Business Plan Template
- Cash Flow Template
- Loan Application
- Short Form Loan Application
- Financial Worksheet Analysis
Calculators:
- BDC Ratio Calculators – Ratios evaluate the performance of your business and identify potential problems
- Present Value/Rate of Return – Know the future value of your investment
- Real Data Amortization Schedule
Business Training
- Events and Webinars – 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
- Job Bank – Lifelong learning is key, but where do you start?
- Power Up North
Business Planning
- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
- The Business Link
- Canadian Youth Business Foundation
- Conseil De Development Economique de l’Alberta
- Productivity Alberta
- Funding and Benefits
- Buying A Business Checklist
Resources:
- Government of Alberta Small Business Resources
- Measuring Sales
- CFNA Next Watch - Blog
- BDC Taking Control of your Cash Flow - Free eBook
- Small Business Start-up Guide (download link)
- Small Business Financial Fundamentals Guide (download link)
- Small Business Marketing Guide (download link)
- Marketing Channels Guide (download link)
- Marketing Guide: Different by Design (download link)
- Unique Value Proposition Worksheet by Strategyzer
- Tracking offline Marketing
- Golden Rules for your Website (download link)
- Canada's Anti Spam Legislation
- Guide to Financial Terms (download link)
- Breakeven Analysis Guide (download link)
- Financial Statements 101 (download link)
- Interactive Budget Planner
- Accounting Software Guide
- Cash Flow Excel Template (download link)
- Balance Sheet Template (download link)
- Income Statement Template (download link)
- Hiring an Accountant Guide (download link)
- Ideal Client Worksheet (download link)
- Influencer Marketing
- Business Model Canvas
- Minimum Viable Product
Useful Links:
General Business
- 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.
Regional Links
- Lac La Biche Business Directory
- Lac La Biche Community Events Calendar
- Lac La Biche Local Business and Events News
- Lac La Biche & District Chamber of Commerce
- Lac La Biche County
- Resource One Aboriginal Business Association
Alberta Employment
- Alberta Jobs/Employment
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Express Entry Information for Employers - You can fill labour market shortages permanently with skilled foreign nationals.
Youth Entrepreneurship
- 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.
Indigenous Resources
- Aboriginal Youth Business Council
- Business Link Indigenous Services
- BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur
- Indigenous Services Canada
Government of Alberta
- Government of Alberta
- Business and Economy
- Canada-Alberta Job Grant
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Economic Development & Trade
- Business License
- Service Alberta
- Advanced Education
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Service Alberta
- Small Business Resources
Government of Canada
- The Government of Canada
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Small Business Services
- Business and Industry
- Canadian Industry Statistics
- The Western Canada Business Service Network (WCBSN)
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Global Affairs Canada
- Employment & Social Development Canada
- Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada
- Service Canada
- Statistics Canada
- Western Canada Economic Diversification
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Francophone Economic Development Organizations
Business Education & Other Resources
- Agriculture Financial Services
- Alberta Innovates
- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Business Link
- Canadian Commercial Corporation
- Dun and Bradstreet Business Information Services
- Entrepreneur's Organization
- Farm Credit Canada
- The Go Forth Institute For Entrepreneurial Skills Development
- The World Bank
- Women's Enterprise Centre
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