Growing Your Business

Growing Your BusinessFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -Your Guide to SCOR EDC and its Partners’ Programs & Services

Please click on the most relevant FAQ to help direct your inquiry:

May 2, 2019
1 min

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) FedDev Ontario has funding available through their programs to support...

Apr 30, 2019
1 min

FAQ 4 (a): Regulations, Licenses and Permits in SCOR

SCOR EDC partner organizations can provide you with information and forms for business licenses and permits which you may need to develop...

Apr 30, 2019
2 min

FAQ 5 (a): Government Programs which can Support your R&D, Innovation and Commercialization

The following government programs provide specific information and assistance relative to product R&D, innovation, and commercialization....

Apr 29, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3 (e): Funding Information Available through CFDCs and SBECs

Canada Business Ontario promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through an organized network of Canada Business...

Apr 28, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3 (d): Farm Credit Canada (FCC)

FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food...

Apr 27, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3 (c): Funding Available through The Business Development Bank of Canada Offices in SCOR

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provides entrepreneurs with a variety of business support services. BDC specializes in...

Apr 26, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3 (b): Funding Available through Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in SCOR

The Community Futures Program is a Government of Canada initiative supporting 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in...

Apr 25, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3 (a): Funding Available through the Sand Plains Community Fund

Sand Plains Community Development Fund The Sand Plains Community Development Fund has been created to assist businesses to grow and...

Apr 22, 2019
2 min

FAQ 9: Want to Network with other Entrepreneurs?

Networking with other business people is important, especially for entrepreneurs. Networking can assist you to test your business ideas,...

Apr 21, 2019
2 min

FAQ 8: Need Human Resources, Recruiting and/or Training Assistance?

Sooner or later in your growing business you are going to need to hire additional workers, and/or train them (or yourself) to take...

Apr 20, 2019
2 min

FAQ 7: Exporting Your Product?

Are you interested in finding new markets for your products or services? Exporting your products to markets outside Canada can help you...

Apr 18, 2019
2 min

FAQ 6: Market Research, Marketing and Sales

Companies which are successful in growing their business actively seek new markets for their products and services. These could be local...

Apr 17, 2019
2 min

FAQ 5: Need Product R & D, Innovation and Commercialization Assistance?

Successful businesses are constantly improving existing products and developing new products. In so doing, they must undertake research...

Apr 16, 2019
1 min

FAQ 4: Need Serviced Land, Existing Rental Space or Permits?

One of the best sources of information on serviced land, rental properties and permit information is through your local Economic...

Apr 14, 2019
1 min

FAQ 3: Need Funding?

Funding from a variety of sources may be available to support your business needs. This funding can be in the form of loans, loan...

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