Starting a new business is challenging. There are many factors involved - some you can control, and others you can’t. However, you can increase your chances of success through self-reflection, research and planning. The purpose of this booklet is to give you a starting point. It provides you with information, tools and resources. This step-by-step booklet will guide you to starting up a small business. The order of the steps may vary; however, it’s important that all are followed. Also available for you to use are tools to develop your marketing plan and cash flow projection.
Starting Your Own Business
- Starting Your Own Business – A guide for Women in York Region
- How to Develop a Marketing Plan
- How to Conduct a Survey
- Small Biz Cash Flow Projection
Small Business Support
- Start Up York
- IMIN – Interactive Manufacturing Innovations Networks
- International Organization for Entrepreneurs
- York Link
- Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
- Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre
- South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation
- Vaughan Small Business Enterprise Centre
- York Small Business Enterprise Centre
