Business Resources
Business Planning
A business plan is an essential part of creating any business. Business plans contribute to the future success of your business in many ways. They are necessary when applying for loans; they help you to assess your progress; and they provide a road map to assist you in figuring out where you’re going and how you’ll get there. The plan can be produced with the assistance of outside advisers, but it must reflect your ideas and become part of your management routine.
For information on creating a business plan that is well structured view the following resources and tools:
- Canada Business
- Futurpreneur Canada
- ACOA - Planning for Success : Your Guide to Preparing a Business and Marketing Plan
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- CBDC
Business Support Organizations
Professional industry associations and financing organizations often offer networking and other business support services that can help you make the right connections to grow your business. Our Business Links section will provide you with the information you need to make the right connections to the business community in the St. John’s metro area.
The Business Case for Inclusion & Accessibility
St. John’s is home to and visited by a large untapped market of consumers with significant spending power. Up to 54% of the greater St. John’s area includes consumers with disabilities, seniors, racialized groups, 2SLGBTQIA+ and indigenous populations. Together with friends and family, this is the third largest market in North America and their ability to spend at your business depends on their ability to access your goods and services.
Inclusion & Accessibility Considerations for Businesses is a FREE webinar developed in collaboration with the City of St. John’s Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Discover why inclusion and accessibility matters and makes good business sense. Learn tips to easily improve inclusion and accessibility and increase the audience your business reaches.
Closed captioning is available. Captions may be placed anywhere on your screen by dragging and dropping.
If you require this information in an alternate format or have questions, please email inclusion@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-4450.