Freelancing and eLancing
List of sites for freelance work, especially contracts to deliver work over the Internet (eLancing).

MazeMaster
Need information to plan and get a job? At this gateway, start with Self-Assessment, then move on to Self-Employment, Labour Market Information, Job Search Techniques, Training and Education, and Job Postings.

Self-Employment - MazeMaster
Site for Toronto's youth, 16 to 29, covers: Entrepreneurial Traits, Types of Business, Business Plan, Financing, Registration, Taxes and Permits.

Students & Young Entrepreneurs - Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Aimed to inspire more young people to choose entrepreneurship as a career, find information on the following programs: Future Entrepreneurs; Ontario Global Edge; Summer Company; and Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships.

Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (SBC)
The SBC, which is located in Kitchener, helps entrepreneurs develop new or existing businesses. Discover government programs to help you start and run a business in Ontario. Build a complete business plan to start your small business, then attend seminars, workshops and clinics to help you run your company.

Your Guide To Small Business - Ministry of Economic Development and Trade - Government of Ontario
Your Guide to Small Business is designed to give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. It?s not a ?how to? book; it?s an information resource that will help identify the things one needs to do before, during and after launching a business.

Best Practices in the Home-Based Employment of People with Disabilities
This handbook, from the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies, provides guidelines for the planning, implementation and maintenance of successful home-based telework arrangements. Find suggestions for workers, employers, and organizations.

Business Information Specific to Aboriginal Peoples - Canada Business - Government of Canada
Guides - Government programs and services - Aboriginal business service network.

Business Start-Up Assistant - Government of Canada
A step-by-step information guide to help you start your small business in Canada.

BusinessTown.com
This American web site provides a wealth of information to help you identify business opportunities, as well as start, manage and market your business.

Canada Business Services Centres (CBSC)
Find a wealth of information about starting a business in Canada. Access a Business Start-Up Assistant, an Interactive Business Planner, and details about home-based businesses, cooperatives, e-business, and more.

Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA)
Learn how CCA supports and promotes co-operative enterprise in Canada. Find educational workshops, a Job Mart of co-op related career opportunities, and details about how to start a co-op.

Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB)
This organisation educates and protects consumers and businesses. Find information about ethical business and advertising practices, marketplace dispute resolution services, and work at home schemes.

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
View franchise listings and stay informed about franchise events, publications and support services. Also find details about CFA membership.

Checklists For Franchisees - Canadian Business Service Centres (CBSC)
This checklist of questions should help you to make a decision about acquiring a franchise.

Contracts Canada
Learn how to do business with the federal government. Find information on supplier registration, current bidding opportunities, contracts, and government business seminars.

Do I Want to be My Own Boss? - Government of Canada
Find out if self-employment is right for you, get tips on how to get started and guidance on how to develop a business plan.

ebiz.enable - Industry Canada
Are you ready for e-business? Find the information and tools you need to succeed in the global on-line business environment. Learn about the issues and options related to human resources, marketing, finance, law and more.

Elance Online ^TM
This marketplace allows service buyers and providers to post and bid on projects in various categories including writing and translation, administrative support, engineering, training, multimedia and finance. (Fees apply)

Entrepreneur's Toolbox - Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
Entrepreneurship 101 - Helpful templates - Entrepreneur's blog - Links - Application forms - Multimedia - Entrepreneurship quiz - Publications.

Forty Concepts for a Small Business - Canada Business Service Centres
Need a business idea? Here are forty strategies to help you discover the business opportunities that surround you.

Franchise Annual: Online
This online directory contains information about franchisors, for a fee the more detailed print version is available. Learn how to investigate a franchise opportunity and see a sample of the INFO Franchise newsletter.

Gil Gordon Associates
For telecommuting workers, managers and researchers. FAQs, publications, associations, conferences, equipment, software, legal issues. Find additional links to Canadian telework resources by clicking on: Worldwide Resources-Global Resources-Canada.

HomeBasedWork.com
If you are considering a work-at-home career, this collection of tips, articles and resources will be helpful. Learn how to protect yourself from scams, research new opportunities, and more.

Imperial Oil
Learn about recruitment programs, job openings and investment opportunities at Imperial Oil, a Canadian producer of crude oil and refiner of petroleum products.

InnoVisions Canada and the Canadian Telework Association (CTA)
This web site contains information and many links to sites concerning telework and other flexible work arrangements. Discover the possible benefits of telework for your business, the work setting and for you.

KLR Consulting Inc.
This firm specializes in the planning and implementation of alternative work environments. Access information about teleworking programs, technology updates, office planning and human resources.

Mentors, Ventures and Plans (MVP)
Learn what successful entrepreneurs already know about starting a business. What's to know? Details about start-up money, common mistakes, courses, mentoring and much, much more!

MERX
MERX is Canada's electronic tendering service. Business-to-Business buyers and sellers can use MERX Government Tenders and MERX Auction to access potential business from the public and private sectors.

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Contracting is an important market for small- and medium-sized businesses. This web site is designed to inform Aboriginal businesses about federal contracting opportunities and procedures.

The Way We Work - CBC News Online
Find dozens of stories written by Canadians who are coping with change. Online discussion groups and related news stories address the challenges, trends, and opportunities in Canada's changing economy.

Types of Business - MazeMaster
Find descriptions, and the pros and cons, of the following types of businesses: sole proprietorship; partnership; corporation; business co-op; franchising; and home business.

Write4Kids.com - Children's Book Insider
Dreaming about writing a children's book and getting published? This web site offers how-to information for new and experienced writers, including industry trends and newsletters.