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BUSINESS RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Whether you are thinking of starting a business, or already operate a business,
there are a number of resources available to assist you with all aspects of
operating a business. This page contains links to many useful websites.
General Information
Business Gateway provides information on a wide variety of subjects, including Business Start-Up, Financing, Tax, Human Resources Management, Importing and Exporting, and Selling to Government.
The Pictou Antigonish Regional Library has a Business Room where you can find information for starting, operating, and rowing your business.
Strategis is Industry Canada's Business and Consumer site. The site contains information on a variety of topics, including Trade/Investment, Sector Information, Licenses/Legislation, Financing, Starting a Business, and Consumer Information.
The Pictou County Tourist Association has information on tourism in Pictou County.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has information on immigration regulations and the immigration process.
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has information on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs.
Canada Nova Scotia Business Service Centre has an Info-guide on Starting a Business |
Business Start Up
For information on popular business topics, government programs and services, and tools for small businesses, visit the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre's (C/NSBSC) website.
C/NSBSC has an Info-Guide on Starting a Business.
A number of Info-Guides on a variety of topics are also available. For a detailed list, visit
http://www.cbsc.org/ns/english/businessguides.cfm .
C/NSBSC's Interactive Business Planner can be used to develop a business plan.
To find out how to register a business name, contact the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
For information on income taxes for small businesses, read Revenue Canada's Guide for Canadian Small Businesses.
To find out information about Revenue Canada's Business Number that is used for corporate income tax, importing/exporting, payroll deductions, and GST/HST, read The Business Number and Your Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Accounts. Please note that, in Nova Scotia, when you register your business with Registry of Joint Stocks your business is automatically assigned a Business Number.
Search the Nova Scotia Government's Online Permits Directory for various permits you may be required to obtain.
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Nova Scotia Business Inc. has a variety of information about starting a business on its website.
Financing, Assistance and Incentives
Importing and Exporting
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency has information available on importing and exporting.
Employment Programs
Statistical Information
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