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- Searching for the right business name
- You may be considering several possible names for your start-up business. Before making a final choice, however, it is advisable to discover if that name is already being used by someone else. NEBS now offers Canadian business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs a "Pre-search" of the NUANS database. NUANS is an advanced search system that searches corporate and business registries across Canada, with over 8,000,000 records of corporation names, business names and trademarks. Pre-searches save you time and money by eliminating proposed names with exact matches before you pay for a NUANS Report. read more
- Selecting a corporate name
- Choosing a corporate name is probably the most difficult task of incorporating a business. Every corporation must have an acceptable name at the time of their incorporation because the corporation will then exercise its rights and carry out its obligations under this name. The most common concern when trying to select a corporate name is that corporate names cannot be identical to or lead to confusion with another corporation or business already using an identical or similar name. read more
- Mistakes to avoid when naming your business
- Keep the business name short and easy to say and spell. Avoid acronyms or names using initials unless they mean something. The last thing you want people to say is, "How do you spell that?" read more
- Online business registration
- NEBS now offers Canadian small business owners online Business Registration services at a fraction of the cost charged by traditional providers. NEBS helps small businesses save time and money, and work more efficiently. read more
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- Preparing the business plan
- Writing a good business plan is an absolute necessity when you want to start a business or expand an existing business. You may have a brilliant idea, product or service that needs financing however with no business plan it's hard to convince investors to sink their hard-earned money into your venture. read more
- Business Plan Tool
- Create a persuasive and effective business plan to clearly define your goals and opportunities confidently and thoroughly. This tool will guide you through the demanding process of building a solid business plan to present to potential financing sources giving you a professional image. read more
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- Raising money for your new business
- "Financing a new venture is a challenge for any entrepreneur. While some upstart businesses can be launched for just a few hundred dollars, others may cost a fortune. It's important to explore all of your options and to consider 'layering' funds together from different sources to generate the total amount you need." says Roger Pierce, a partner in BizLaunch, a company involved in training entrepreneurs. read more
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- Loan amortization calculator
- This interactive management tool will show you how much you will pay in interest and principal throughout the life of your loan. This information can be very helpful for tax planning, cash flow management and making purchase decisions. read more
- Lease vs. buy analysis
- Use this page to help analyze whether to buy or lease a piece of equipment. We are assuming that the discount for present value and the cost of borrowing are different, though they could be equal. read more
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Are you starting a new small business in Canada? Are you operating one already? This section will introduce you to the CRA programs you need to know about, and will give an overview of your obligations and entitlements under the laws that the CRA administers. read more
- Payroll deductions and remittances (CRA)
- As an employer, trustee, or payer, you are responsible for deducting Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, Employment Insurance (EI) premiums and income tax from remuneration or other types of income you pay, remitting them to the CRA and reporting them on the applicable slips. read more
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- Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
- CIPO, a Special Operating Agency associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. CIPO's areas of activity include patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies. read more
- Why register a Canadian trademark?
- A trademark is a word, a symbol, a design or any combination thereof used in association with wares (products) or services. It is a useful tool for distinguishing the wares or services of one entity from those of others in the marketplace. A trademark may come to represent not only wares and services, but also the reputation of the provider of such wares and services. As such, a trademark may constitute valuable intellectual property. Registration is proof of ownership and therefore a key way of protecting a trademark from misuse and imitation. read more
- A guide to trademarks
- What trademarks are, how they can benefit you and how to register one. With a basic knowledge of the trademark concept and process, you can take steps to protect your intellectual property and avoid infringing the rights of others. This may help you steer clear of costly and time-consuming legal battles. read more
- A guide to copyrights
- What a copyright is, how it can benefit you, the advantages of registering your copyright, and how to go about it. read more
- A guide to patents
- This explores the two main ways patents assist inventors, business people, and researchers as both a source of protection and a source of information. Although not a complete text on patent laws or a substitute for professional advice you may need from a registered patent agent, this guide is designed to be your introduction to patents and patenting procedures. read more
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- Regulations for specific business activities
- Learn what regulations apply to key business activities, such as importing, exporting, marketing, managing employees, transporting goods, and more. read more
- Permits and licences
- Your business may need numerous licences and permits from different levels of government. Use this permits and licences search to find out which ones may apply to your business. read more
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- Running a home-based business
- Most small businesses in Canada start from a home office. It's a trend that has steadily increased over the past 15 years, as more entrepreneurs decide to embrace the freedom and affordability working from home offers. read more
- Types of business organizations
- When you decide to operate a business, the first question to be addressed is what legal form the business will take. There are three typical ways in which you may carry on a business: as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. read more
- Choosing a business structure
- Before registering your business, it would be beneficial to consider the different options available to you. From a legal point of view, there are four types of businesses: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and co-operative. Each has different and important implications for liability, taxation and succession. read more
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- Top five mistakes business make with their brand
- Each year NEBS prints over 300,000 personalized orders for customers across Canada. Every day we see these common mistakes that customers make, which cause their businesses to look small, unprofessional and will ultimately cost them sales and profit. read more
- Thinking through your brand
- Developing a strategy for your business' brand is as important as the actual implementation of the brand. A brand is more than just a logo and a catch phrase. Your brand should use images, phrases, and branding tools to effectively reach customers and prospects and convey your company's key messages. read more
- Branding case study
- This case study is a composite sketch based on many businesses today who are working to gain a competitive advantage in tough markets. read more
- What's your brand?
- With so many similar products and services out on the market today, it's difficult for small businesses to differentiate themselves from their larger competitors. So how can a small business gain a competitive edge against larger businesses? Great branding! read more
- Use direct mail to build your brand
- Looking for a simple yet effective, cost-efficient marketing tool for your small business? Why not consider a direct mail campaign? Direct mail can be used for a variety of functions. read more
- Understand your brand and position to outperform and out-think your competition
- Know the secret only a few select business owners understand: the single biggest impact you can have on your business is to intelligently invest in your positioning and branding! read more
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