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Business Resources
Business Link Business Service Centre provides entrepreneurs with information and advice as they start or expand their business in Alberta. Offering everything from start-up, regulatory requirements, financing and loan programs to e-business, aboriginal business, exporting, and government programs and services. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Association for Family Enterprise (CAFE) is dedicated to promoting the well-being and understanding of families in business. CAFE offers a varied perspective and understanding of family business. Its objectives are to educate, inform and encourage its members in areas of unique interest to family business. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors is a non-profit professional organization that meets locally on a monthly basis. Its mission is assisting farm businesses by increasing the skills and knowledge of farm advisors. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Business Database contains more than 900,000 Canadian based businesses. The perfect tool for entrepreneurs and marketing professionals to access a wealth of information for a direct marketing campaign. Fully exportable to suit all your direct marketing needs. Use it with your favorite software such as Avery LabelPro, Winfax, Excel, MS Office or any other software or spreadsheet. For more information, please call 450.224.9275.
Canadian Subsidy Directory contains more than 2600 listings of grants and loans offered by government departments, foundations and association. The American Grants and Loans Directory is also available in the United States. The Canadian Subsidy Directory is sold for $69.95. Call 450.224.9275 for a copy.
CCH is pleased to announce a new website has been created for Alberta CGA members highlighting special offers under the CGA/CCH Affinity Program, free newsletters, software trials and a wealth of interesting information for CGAs about CCH products.
Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. recognized as the largest adult continuing education organization in the world. Through landmark work, teachings and other insightful writings - such as How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie created generations of successful business people find out more.
Deane Eldredge: Knowledge Track Programs - Deane's workshop facilitation approach, and emphasis on individual interaction, has been widely successful in developing assertive communication skills that build commitment and cooperation within the total work environment, particularly within highly technical organizations. Courses: Speed-Reading for Business, The Write Rules; and EQ vs. IQ: Emotional Intelligence at Work. Go to their website for more information.
Export Link is a service of the Business Link Business Service Centre. As a member of the Canada Business Network, The Business Link is connected to similar centres across Canada, providing services to entrepreneurs. While most services are free, a small fee may apply to certain publications, seminars and other enhanced services. Find more information on upcoming Export Link events in Alberta here. Many of the events will be offered via video conference around rural Alberta and Western Canada. Contact Export Link for more details.
Polar Bear Education is one of the nation's largest providers of corporate technology education and consulting. CGA members, students, friends, and colleagues can take advantage of Polar Bear's full spectrum of project management, business skills, technical and application courses designed to suit every skill level. All Polar Bear courses are taught in a classroom environment, either virtual or physical (Calgary or Edmonton). To register for a course or to see the course listings, click here.
SourceCAN is a secure, web-based e-marketplace that electronically matches the products and services of Canadian companies, with business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments. Register with SourceCAN.
Toastmasters Club successfully helps people to overcome their fear of public speaking, and develop their speaking, communication and presentation skills. Visit the Toastmaster's website for information.
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development SR&ED Program sponsored by CCRA provides tax incentives to Canadian businesses that conduct SR&ED in Canada. This program is intended to encourage businesses - particularly small and start-up firms - to conduct SR&ED that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes. These free introductory public information sessions explain what scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) is, what the benefits of the program are, how to determine what is and what is not SR&ED, and clarify many financial issues. The CCRA's client-centered approach and the services provided are also presented. Information sessions are scheduled for Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. More information and register here.
