Articles, interviews, business profiles, financing, marketing, advertising and legislative news of note aimed at the small business owner or those planning to start a new or additional business.

The home-based entrepreneur's magazine.

Equal opportunity employment magazine and website that connects employers to professionals who are seeking jobs,regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Founded in 2008, the Journal of Women's Entrepreneurship and Education (JWEE) is dedicated to fostering research, analysis and study concerning the entrepreneurship and education of women. The journal is published by the Institute of Economic Sciences twice a year in electronic format, in English.

Entrepreneurs who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or other sexually or gender diverse people) make important contributions to the Canadian economy, yet they continue to face systemic barriers in starting and growing their businesses.

To help address these barriers and build a more inclusive economy, the Government of Canada is investing $25 million in Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.

A community of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government liaisons and even diverse procurement practices are helping tip the scales. CGLCC is a coalition of all of these positive forces advocating for change to make a more inclusive Canadian economy possible.

We do this by bringing people together, and highlighting the right resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to be even more successfu

Futurpreneur has supported thousands of small business owners, working with entrepreneurs aged 18-39 to launch successful main street businesses that contribute to the vitality of communities across Canada.

Out in Tech is the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders.. We create opportunities for our 50,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change.

Out Professionals is the leading nonprofit networking organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) professionals in the USA. Our organization and events are open to both established and aspiring professionals as well as supportive community allies.

StartOut Growth Lab is a startup accelerator that offers top quality mentoring, education, and networking opportunities for companies that happen to be founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

If you’re a disabled entrepreneur, there are some fantastic disability business grants that can help you start or grow your business. While there may not be large number of programs available, there’s a good mix of programs, from grants for disabled entrepreneurs to tax deductions for creating accessibility.

"Defining Indigenous Businesses in Canada” is a report commissioned by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

There’s a substantial variety of funding programs available for Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations, from those for Indigenous women or youth to collaborative funding programs. Many are stackable, enabling you to gather as much funding as you can!

Since 1992 Aboriginal Business Network has been providing services to First Nations, Aboriginal Organizations, Public Sector organizations and private interests to assist them meeting their consulting needs.

CCAB builds bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities through diverse programming, providing tools, training, network building, major business awards, and national events.

Programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada. includes Business Directory and guides to starting a business.

The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) facilitates the growth of Aboriginal and minority owned businesses, by connecting them to procurement opportunities with companies and governments committed to a diverse and inclusive supply chain.

Futurpreneur Canada, we support Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18-39

Ontario Indigenous Business Guide

Government of Canada. Find companies that can supply your organization with the goods, services and technology it needs.

To bolster First Nations, Inuit, and Métis businesses by encouraging consumers to invest in Indigenous goods and services, and supporting such businesses in the digital economy while honouring Truth & Reconciliation.Our first step in fulfilling this purpose is the creation of an Indigenous business directory to promote Indigenous business near you.

To begin building our economic footprint, we must promote our entrepreneurs and businesses that are creating this footprint. How do we do this? By providing accessible business support tools and systems like this directory to help our entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed.

TFAB provides practical tools, training and networks to help you grow your business. You will find templates, worksheets and guides as well as CCAB members committee to Aboriginal entrepreneurship.

As a young entrepreneur, you have what it takes to make it in business: Passion, drive, energy, and creativity. And at BDC, we also understand the common challenges that you face. That’s why we’re there to help you succeed with your entrepreneurial ventures.

Get help finding a youth or student job
If you’re a young person or student looking for a job, you can get help through these programs – regardless of your background or circumstances.

Start a summer company: students
How to get money and advice to run a summer business in Ontario.

Thinking about starting your own business? There are government support programs to help you get started.

Mentor Works helps entrepreneurs find government funding for their business ideas.

Finding funding as a young person? It’s hard enough to simply buy or lease a car let alone start a business. But it’s definitely possible!

Entrepreneurship can begin at any age. This guide will introduce you to the basics of starting a business and highlight government programs available to young entrepreneurs in Ontario. To be eligible for youth entrepreneur programs, you need to be between 15 and 39 years old. Please refer to the individual program descriptions in this guide for more information.

The Business Anecdote is a digital media company that publishes the origin stories of Small businesses and Entrepreneurs.

A useful resource for any Canadian woman looking to start her own small business, CAWEE has been helping Canadian businesswomen to connect since 1976.

The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program identifies ambitious women entrepreneurs and provides them with the advice, resources and access they need to unlock their full potential.

Dedicated to the support, education, and promotion of women entrepreneurs across Canada. A ‘go-to’ resource for business success, connections, advice, education, and just about everything in between.

With the support of the Government of Canada, WEKH spreads its expertise from coast to coast, enabling service providers, academics, government and industry to enhance their support for women entrepreneurs. Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, in collaboration with the Ted Rogers School of Management, is leading a team of researchers, business support organizations and key stakeholders to create a more inclusive and supportive environment to grow women’s entrepreneurship in Canada.

WBE Canada is the bridge between Canadian women-owned businesses and larger corporate and public buyers that were previously out of reach

on this page we explain everything about women entrepreneur financing in Canada, including female entrepreneur grants, small business loans for women, and much more!

The government is advancing women's economic empowerment with the first ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), representing nearly $7 billion in investments and commitments. WES aims to increase women-owned businesses' access to the financing, talent, networks and expertise they need to start up, scale up and access new markets. List partner programs.

Learn how you can get funding for your small business in Canada. It takes 30 seconds.

Information on Canada’s new 'Start-Up Visa', the first of its kind in the world, linking immigrant entrepreneurs with experienced private sector organizations that have expertise in working with start-ups.

Immigrant business grants can be used to pay for many aspects of starting or running a business. Here are some of the uses that are covered by programs in our grants database.

Services and Information from the Government of Canada on how to immigrate to Canada as an international investor or to start a business.

Experienced as a business owner or not, BDC helps immigrants handle the typical challenges of building a company in Canada.

And did you know that in addition to grants, there are many (MANY!) other types of startup funding – including startup business loans, business competitions, investment programs, and in-kind support programs? We cover the best of those in this guide, too.

A grassroots network of entrepreneurs working together to build an environment and culture for entrepreneurial growth and success

Brings together the entrepreneur support community to advance the success of Ottawa entrepreneurs