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The child care industry primarily consists of businesses that provide daycare services for infants and children. You can offer several different types of services; the choice of size, location and specific services will depend on you.

There are many different kinds of restaurants and catering services. Whether you are interested in starting a café, a bar, family-style restaurant or event catering business, you will be part of the food services industry.

A salon or spa may provide a range of services from personal care to cosmetic care. Before opening your business, consider which type of services you would like to offer...

From general contracting to highly specialized restoration, there are many different kinds of construction businesses. Based on your services, there are several steps you will need to take in order to start your business...

Seniors are one of the fastest growing population groups in Canada. Personal care homes for seniors provide a supportive and nurturing environment for their residents...

A convenience store (sometimes called a variety store or corner store) is a small retail business that sells everyday items including snack foods, dry and canned goods, milk and cream, lottery tickets, tobacco products, newspapers and magazines. This guide focuses on operating an independent store.

A consultant is a professional who provides advice and specialized knowledge to clients. While no industry is exclusive to consultants, many consulting businesses focus on a specific industry or area of expertise...

The pet care industry consists of businesses that provide products or services for pets and pet owners. If you are considering starting a doggy daycare, obedience training, pet grooming or other pet-related business, you will be part of this growing industry.

Artisanal businesses and craft businesses produce a wide variety of products ranging from unique handmade artistic items to mass-produced collectibles or specialty items. In fact, any business creating and selling products made with a “personal touch" could be defined as an artisanal or craft business...

There are many different kinds of alternative therapies, and several ways to operate these kinds of businesses. Before starting a business in Ontario, there are several issues to consider, such as regulations, financing, and taxation...

A bed and breakfast, commonly known as a B&B, is a business that provides short-term accommodations in a private home or other comparable location and traditionally includes breakfast as part of the service...

Whether you are interested in new technologies, product innovation or research and development, this guide will help you learn what is needed to start your business.