Jane Allan's articles
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Why NOW is the perfect time to start a small business
It's always a good time to start a small business, especially in Canada. Here are the reasons why you should start now.
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Understanding 3 Different Government Grant Types for Small Businesses
There are various government funding options but here are 3 different government grant types for small businesses in Canada and why you need to know!
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Understanding Small Business Startup Costs
So many start up costs associated with getting a small business up and running. Here is a quick way to determine the costs and launch successfully...
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![[Infographic] Small Business Startup Costs](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d6/ff/d6ff7e60-24bd-4ebb-83e9-2a3b747b280b/content/images/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-10-100327.png)
[Infographic] Small Business Startup Costs
With so many costs involved when starting a business, a visual map never hurt. See the costs you can't miss out when starting up.
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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Small Business?
The cost of starting a small business keeps going up - but how much does it truly cost to start your business in Canada in 2026?
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4 Quick Steps To Start Your Small Business This Week
There are steps to start a small business and there are 4 quick steps to start your small business this week - what would you rather?
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How much funding does your small business actually NEED?
More money for a small business is always good, but do you really need all that funding when you're starting up? Be careful!
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5 Costly Mistakes Startups Make With Their Business Plans
Making mistakes with your small business startup is normal. But here are 5 costly ones you can try and avoid!
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21 Grants for Women-Owned Businesses in 2026
Access these 21 Canadian Grants for Women-Owned Businesses in 2026. Female Grants and Business Funding is available!
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To buy or to start an existing business?
What is the better decision when getting into business in Canada, to buy an existing business, or start a new one.
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