Business Start-up Information
Information guides are available to entrepreneurs and business people who are looking to start a business in Saskatoon.
Online Business Permits and Licenses (BizPaL)
This service is a collaboration between the Government of Canada and participating provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments. It provides entrepreneurs and business people easier access to information on all required permits and licenses needed to start or grow a business.
City of Saskatoon - Business Start-Up Guide
The City of Saskatoon encourages and promotes business development in all areas of the city. To assist entrepreneurs with starting, relocating or expanding a business, the Saskatoon Community Services Department has produced the Business Start-Up Guide. The guide includes an informative Start-Up Checklist and a Business Contact Directory. The Start-Up Checklist is a convenient resource to help guide your business through the licensing and start-up process. The Business Contact Directory provides a list of other agencies that can help you achieve your business goals.
Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre - Business Start-Up Info Guide
This guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government programs and services available to people starting businesses in Saskatchewan.
Additional Resources
Aboriginal Youth Business Initiative
The Aboriginal Youth Business Initiative (AYBI) is a financial program established to provide direct business loans to Aboriginal youth. Training and support services are also available.
Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE)
ACE is a national organization that aims to unite Canada's top student entrepreneurial leaders in a cross-country network, to share experiences and information.
BellZinc
Operated by Bell Canada, one of the country's largest telecommunication firms, this website is a portal to business sites that provide a host of products and services to entrepreneurs.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
The BDC plays a leading role in providing financial and consultation services to small businesses. The bank works to encourage youth to enter the business world by providing specialized financing and management consulting solutions specifically tailored to young entrepreneurs.
Business Profile Annual Report
This is the annual report of business information for the City of Saskatoon. In 2006, there were a total of 7,530 licensed businesses in Saskatoon including 5,325 commercial and industrial businesses.
Canada Business: Services for Entrepreneurs
The site contains a wealth of information for new entrepreneurs, including a step by step guide to starting a business, advice on financing a business, and taxation information.
Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC)
Located across Canada and online, the CBSCs provide a wide and useful range of government information for Canadian business people, including guides on various business topics, small business workshops and an interactive online business planner.
Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre (CSBSC) - Business Infosource sites:
Business Start-Up Assistant
Aboriginal Business Service Network
Online Small Business Workshop
Guest Advisor Program - CSBSC Business Infosource gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to speak with lawyers, accountants and banking professionals who volunteer their time to discuss business concerns.
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
CYBF is a national non-profit organization that encourages and supports Canadians aged 18 to 34 who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship or contribute to their community by establishing successful sustainable businesses. The organization provides online services, loan programs and a mentorship program.
College of Commerce Business Advisory Services, University of Saskatchewan
This site provides information on the college's Business Advisory Services.
Community Futures
This site lists the Community Futures offices in Saskatchewan and the services that each provides.
Global Infobrokers Inc.
This site provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to launch a new enterprise or expand an existing business.
Junior Achievement of Canada
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics.
Kick Start Your Business
This is a new online training program helping young entrepreneurs to get all the knowledge they need to start their own business and be successful.
Mentors, Ventures and Plans
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education's website offers advice for first-time entrepreneurs and people just starting to think about becoming an entrepreneur.
Royal Bank
This site is targeted to young entrepreneurs growing their idea into a business. They have tips and information on various topics.
Saskatchewan Angel Investor Network (SAINT)
SAINT provides a connection between entrepreneurs seeking financial capital and investors seeking investment opportunities.
Western Economic Diversification
WED provides information on starting a business, doing business, accessing capital, going international, selling to government and making contact. There is also a media centre and publications.
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
This site offers one-to-one business advice in all areas of business management and development, from start-up and expansion issues to dealing with barriers that are faced by women in business today.
Young Entrepreneurs Association
YEA provides the tools and resources that young entrepreneurs need most to help ensure their businesses succeed.
Youth Business International
An internationally focused non-profit organization, YBI aims to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among young people around the globe.
