3 Tips For Newcomers Looking To Start A Business In Canada
Are you a newcomer looking to start a business in Canada? These 3 tips from our friends at BDC are for you!
By Simon Trudel-Lachance
Develop your credit score
• You will need a history of credit when seeking a business loan
• A simple fix: own a credit card and use
it responsibly
Understand your customers’ behaviour
• What do they buy?
• How do they buy it?
Learn more about local markets by getting involved with:
• A Volunteer organization
• A business association
• A place of worship
Build a Network
• Business
• Association
• Organization
• Cultural community
• Local chamber of commerce
Find mentors through organizations such as:
• Access Employment
• Futurpreneur Canada
Bonus
• Have enough savings for roughly 6 months to cover your personal expenses
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES VISIT THE BDC WEBSITE
BDC supports small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Simon Trudel-Lachance
PIB — Sponsorship & Membership coordinator / Content Writer
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