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

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Resources for Starting Your Business

Are you interested in starting a business and are in need of some additional support? Checkout some of these top FAQ from new businesses ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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

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

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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 comm...

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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 On...

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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 prosp...

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FAQ 2 (b): Naming and Registering Your Business

Make sure that you choose the right name for your business. Your business name should be unique and easy to remember, and should describe...

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FAQ 2 (a): Developing a Business Plan

If you consulted the Business Start-Up Checklist, you will have learned that in order to apply for funding and to be successful in your s...