The following are online resources useful for planning the launch of a new business / service.
CFA Snapshot Tool - The Critical Factor Assessment tool is a free online resource for Entrepreneurs from the Canadian Innovation Centre. Use it to assess your venture against 8 of the most critical factors for success.
MaRS Startup Toolkit - Guidance on the knowledge and tools you need to build your startup.
Elevator Pitch - Website devoted to the finer details of pitching your business.
Canada StartUps - a private organization dedicated to providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with guidance, tools and resources required to start and launch a business in Canada.
Canadian Venture Capital Association - Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) works with the investors behind some of the biggest innovations fuelling the Canadian economy.
FundersClub - Our venture team sources early stage investment opportunities.
National Angel Capital Association - (Canada) We work to mobilize angel capital so that entrepreneurs have the financial resources they need to scale and grow world-class companies.
Small Business Loans (Canada) - The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.