Small Business Advisory Services
Need help with your business plan?
If you require an accessible version of the Business Plan Guide please contact our Small Business Development Officer by emailing: kyle.neabel@thunderbay.ca
In addition to our core business advisory services, Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre runs two key entrepreneur programs at various times throughout the year. Follow the links below to learn about our Starter Company Plus Program and Summer Company Program.
The Entrepreneur Centre provides practical advice to assist entrepreneurs in planning, starting and growing a business. Our services are confidential and offered at no cost to help get your new ideas off the ground.
Book a free consultation with an experienced business consultant today.
Let us help you with:
- Free one-on-one consultations with a qualified business consultant
- Internet and computer access for business research and planning
- Support to write a business plan
- Business plan reviews
- Help with financing, preparing a cash flow, and understanding available government programs and services
- Consultations through a lawyer/accountant referral service
- Access to current resource materials, including directories, trade indexes and books that entrepreneurs can peruse on-site
- Workshops and seminars
- Guidance on licenses, permits, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business
- Import and export information
- Information on patents, copyright and trademarks
- Mentoring and networking opportunities
- Advice on marketing your business
- Research and support for finding suppliers, equipment and inventory.
The Entrepreneur Centre has an easy step-by-step booklet that helps you develop or strengthen your business plan!
