Resources
Business Registration System
An Ontario Business Connects Business Name Registration system is located in our public resource centre. You can register your sole proprietorship or partnership between 9:00am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Click for more information regarding Provincial Business Name Registration.
Reference Library
Our reference library contains all the information you need to start or expand your business. You will find information, pamphlets, and booklets to take home as well as directories, guides and magazines available for in-office use.
Business Consultations
A Business Consultant is available, by appointment, to discuss your business and review your business plan. This is a free service.
Computer Workstation
An Internet-linked computer is available for public use. In addition the workstation is linked to a variety of software programs and databases.
Seminars
Seminars are scheduled throughout the year featuring guest speakers from various professions. These seminars provide an opportunity to ask questions about your business start-up, current operation or business idea.
Research Assistance
Our Small Business Consultant can help you with your market, competitor and industry research.
Business Databases
Business Information System
Information on business-related programs at the Federal and Provincial level. Find information on all forms of government assistance including:
- legal, tax and regulatory requirements
- financing
- How To documents
- Contact and networking information
Canadian Business & Current Affairs
Articles from various magazines, trade journals, newsletters and newspapers. Locate information on a wide variety of business topics including companies, industries and business people.
Company Directories
Information on more than 50,000 Canadian companies. Used to source suppliers and identify competitors.
Export Opportunities
Numerous publications detailing every aspect of exporting products/services to the international market.