Business Resource Centre
Whether you've just started thinking about opening your own business, are in the process of running your business and establishing yourself, or have a few years of business experience but want to grow what you've got, CYBF can help you. The resources below have been divided into 3 distinct stages of the “Entrepreneur Life Cycle” – Thinking, Launching, and Growing. So whatever stage of entrepreneurship you're at, CYBF has information and resources that can help you succeed!
Resources For: Stage 1: Thinking | Stage 2: Launching | Stage 3: Growing | All Stages
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CYBF Article: Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship
This “How To” article created by CYBF describes the growth in youth entrepreneurship and its importance for Canada's economy, today and for the future.
BDC Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment
This Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment created by the Business Development Bank of Canada is a great way to figure out your entrepreneurial potential. This questionnaire includes 50 statements, and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Once completed, your answers will give you an idea of your entrepreneurial motivations, aptitudes and attitudes.
Back to TopCYBF Interactive Business Planner
This interactive tool was created by CYBF and designed to guide both new and experienced entrepreneurs through the process of writing a comprehensive business plan. The CYBF Business Planner has been created and customized to meet the criteria required by CYBF and can be done at your own pace - whether it takes you a week or 6 months to complete!
CYBF Financial Statement Examples
This CYBF tool provides examples of Cash Flows, an Income Statement, and a Start-Up Costs worksheet. These sample work sheets show you how to create financials with the level of detail needed for your Business Plan and for applying to the CYBF program.
This guide is a concise tool that outlines the major areas to focus on when creating your business plan.
CYBF Article: Understanding Your Credit History and Maintaining Your Credit Score
This “How To” article created by CYBF describes what a Credit Score is, why it is important, and ways to maintain it. Ensuring a healthy credit score is an important part of running a viable business and understanding the issues surrounding credit scores will help you during your business start-up phase.
CYBF Article: Cash vs. Profit: The Critical Differences
This “How To” article created by CYBF gives you a brief introduction to the concepts of "cash" and "profit". Understanding these concepts is a critical step to take before launching your business.
The province of Ontario and the Ministry of Revenue have launched a new initiative to assist business owners to comply with their tax obligations by making the process faster, easier and more convenient. Now you can go online to file your tax returns, make payments on your tax accounts, and update you account information!
Canada Business Interactive Business Planner
This Government of Canada Business Plan helps entrepreneurs to create a 3-year plan for their new or existing business using a question-and-answer format. A sample business plan is also included.
Royal Bank Business Plan Guide
This online Business Plan Guide was created by the Royal Bank and breaks the Business Plan into seven sections. RBC also offers three sample plans - each in different industries.
CYBF Article: Financial Analysis and the Effective Operation of Your Company
This “How To” article created by CYBF addresses the implications of rapid sales growth for your business. While increased sales are every entrepreneur’s dream, this article explores some of the challenges rapid growth can pose and ways to ensure sustainability for the long term health of your business.
Canadian Business (Profit Magazine)
Canadian Business Magazine online will help you stay informed about what is happening in the Canadian and international business scene.
Progress online focuses on business and entrepreneurship specifically in Atlantic Canada.
CYBF Alberta Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide
CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in Alberta who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.
CYBF British Columbia Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide
CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in British Columbia who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.
CYBF Ontario Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide
CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in Ontario who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.
Canada Business is a Canadian government web site that provides entrepreneurs with a variety of information to help them plan and build their businesses. There are also Canada Business offices across Canada that you can visit for in-person assistance.
Aboriginal Youth Mean Business!
AYMB is a web site that has been created to help Aboriginal youth start or expand their businesses in Manitoba, and to connect them to a wide variety of supports and services that exist, including help in meeting role models who can share their experiences.
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
This iniative has been created to help entrepreneurs who are interested in doing business with the Government of Canada. Businesses that would like to get government contracts can use this web site for information and assistance in navigating the government procurement system.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is the government of Canada's official source of news and advice on trade, export and investment opportunities around the world. This web site is a great resource for entrepreneurs who want help to access the global marketplace.
Statistics Canada is Canada's official source for statistical information on Canada and its people. Use this web site to help you with your business plan or for research purposes to help you grow your business.
The Industry Canada web site provides entrepreneurs with a wide range of assistance, from information and research to instructions on how to apply for a patent or trademark.
Managing for Business Success is part of the Industry Canada web site. This section of the IC site is worth reviewing because it contains specific information on busines and provides practical advice and information to help you run your business successfully.
Manitoba Home Business Advisory Council
The Manitoba Home Business Advisory Council provides education, awareness, advocacy and networking opportunities for people who run a home business in Manitoba. In addition to this web site, home business owners can go to various Regional Access Centres to get in-person assistance.
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity dedicated to growing our nation's economy one young entrepreneur at a time. We look at character not collateral, when providing youth, age 18-34, with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring, to help them launch and sustain a successful entrepreneurial business.
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