Did you know that over 80% of small business startups in Canada fail within the first year?
While many blame the economy, most failures can be avoided with proper training and business planning.
Canada Startups has worked with thousands of small businesses across Canada, gaining deep insight into what works—and what doesn’t.
To help, we’ve created a small business start-up training video series.
About the Small Business Startup Training (Video Series)
With so many businesses failing early, it’s critical to educate yourself on what makes a business successful.
Our experts have compiled thousands of hours of experience into this video series, covering:
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How to start a business in Canada (and if it’s right for you)
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Key business planning steps
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Evaluating your idea through financial projections
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Presenting your idea to investors and lenders
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Accessing government funding
Access the video series here and start the process
Small Business Startups and Ownership
This series walks you through:
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Determining if you’re ready to start a business
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Exploring business ideas
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Understanding startup and operating costs
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Learning what it takes to succeed
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Business Planning and Required Steps
Once you understand the basics, the next step is building your business plan.
This section covers:
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Key components of a business plan
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Tips for writing a strong plan
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Methods to create your plan
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Pitch Decks and Presentations
When presenting your business idea to investors or lenders, a pitch deck is essential.
Learn:
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Why pitch decks matter
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What to include
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What to avoid
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Your Financials
Understanding your financials is critical to planning and forecasting your business.
Learn how to:
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Prepare financial statements
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Project revenue
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Estimate expenses
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Identify hidden costs
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Government Funding
There are over 1,500 government funding programs available in Canada.
Learn about:
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Grants
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Loans
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Tax credits
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Funding strategies
Use the Funding Database
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Take the time to go through the full series—it will properly train and prepare you for small business success, from planning and financials to securing funding.