As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you?ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help make your Summer Company a success. If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program.

Information of interest to new and established entrepreneurs includes, government programs, services and regulations on starting and operating a business in Ontario.

A guide to Ontario small business online information where you can find the information you need for starting, running, expanding or moving on.

At three Toronto locations the Toronto Economic Development Office offers services for Toronto's entrepreneurs and small businesses -- business consultation, registration, licensing, key business information.

To help you make informed decisions about careers, education, employment and/or business plans, the Ontario Government provides: Ontario monthly, regional and annual labour market reports; economic updates; and Ontario's population and demographic information.

Find business planning tools, financing options, and other business services offered by this financial institution.

Access a variety of financing programs and awards, as well as consulting services from an experienced business advisor.

An informative web site that includes articles and information under these headings: Financing Q & A; Year 2000 Information; Guide to Writing a Business Plan; Guide to Exporting; Managing Human Resources; and more.

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.

Make A Change Canada/Faire un Changement Canada is a federally incorporated charitable organization accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. We develop and deliver business start-up and web technology training to people facing challenges to employment. Our programs and services are available online across Canada.