Business plan guide
Get an overview of the common parts of a business plan.
Closing or selling your business
Learn about succession planning and closing or selling a business.
Sample business plans and templates
Sample business plans and templates can help you develop a professional document that will serve as an in-depth marketing tool to convince others of your venture's potential for success.
Not-for-profit guide
Learn about the requirements for starting a not-for-profit organization.
Grants, subsidies and contributions - Agriculture
Find information on financing programs for agricultural businesses.
Youth entrepreneurship guide
Learn about starting a business as a young entrepreneur.
Business regulations guide
Find out what the regulations are for common business types and activities.
Marketing plan outline
Browse our resources for information on developing a marketing and advertising strategy for your business.
Employment regulations: Hiring
Learn about the regulations and opportunities for hiring employees.
Financing a business guide
Get an overview of the most common financing programs that are available to the widest range of businesses.
Taxation guide
Learn the basics of taxation for sole-proprietorships and partnerships.
Grants, subsidies and contributions - Arts and media
Explore financing programs that are available to arts and media businesses.
Indigenous entrepreneur guide to starting a business
If you are an Indigenous entrepreneur, get information on the basics of starting a business.
Retail business guide
Find out what is required to set up a retail business.
Technology and innovation: Financial support
Read about financial support that is available for technology and innovation.
Women in business guide
Find resources and information for women in business.
Importing guide
Learn about regulations and requirements for importing goods into Canada.
Starting a business - Before you start
Get an overview of the steps needed to start a business in Ontario.
Employer subsidies, rebates and tax credits
Learn about wage subsidies, tax credits and rebates for hiring employees, interns and apprentices.
Business guide for newcomers to Canada
If you are new to Canada, get information on the basics of starting a business as a newcomer.
Arts and artists guide
Access resources and information specific to doing business in the arts.
Exporting to the United States
Learn about selling your products to the United States.
E-business security, privacy, and legal requirements
There are several strategies that can help you reduce the risks you and your customers face when doing business online.
E-business and selling to customers outside of Ontario
Find contacts for information on selling products to customers in other provinces and countries.
Charitable status
Read about the requirements and restrictions for getting charitable status.
Exporting to world markets
Learn about the requirements for selling products to other countries.
Starting a co-operative
Read about setting up a co-operative.
2SLGBTQI+ business guide
2SLGBTQI+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Plus) entrepreneurs help to build a vibrant and diverse business community in Ontario.
Corporate taxation guide
Find out about taxation for incorporated companies.
Starting a business - Getting started
When you start a business there are several things to consider before you can sell your product or service. Our guide will give you more information on these steps and other basic requirements for starting a business in Ontario.
Business planning success
What does business success mean to you? Is it about lucrative financial gains, or about building something you can one day pass on to your children? Perhaps it's about making a difference in your community, or creating the very best product or service on the market. Maybe success simply means making a living doing something you love to do.
Foreign investment in Ontario
Find out about programs and services designed to help you invest in Ontario businesses.
Starting a business - Other resources
Additional resources that may be of interest to entrepreneurs include...
Technology and innovation: Non-financial support
Access resources and support specific to technology and innovation businesses.
Growing your business
Explore ways to grow your business and where to find support.
Tips for a greener business
Explore ways to reduce your impact on the environment.