Resources
Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Lac La Biche region.
Small Business Guides
Looking to grow your small business? Check out the Small Business Guides, a collection of resources designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of running a business. From financial planning and marketing strategies to operational tips, these guides provide valuable insights to help your business succeed. Perfect for both new and seasoned business owners.
Business Tools:
- Fill-able Business Plan Template
- Cash Flow Template
- Loan Application (New Clients)
- Loan Application (Existing Clients)
- Financial Worksheet Analysis
- SWOT Analysis Template
- Porter's Five Forces Template
- 4A Model of Execution
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
Business Training
- 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
- Futurpreneur
- 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
- BDC Taking Control of your Cash Flow - Free eBook
- Unique Value Proposition Worksheet by Strategyzer
- Tracking offline Marketing
- Canada's Anti Spam Legislation
- Interactive Budget Planner
- 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.
- 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 & District Chamber of Commerce
- Lac La Biche County
- Lac La Biche County Event Calendar
- 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
Government of Alberta
- Government of Alberta
- Canada-Alberta Job Grant
- Agriculture & Forestry
- 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
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
- The Go Forth Institute For Entrepreneurial Skills Development
- The World Bank
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