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Information Sources For Small Business

Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
(905) 569-7248, www.cafeuc.org
Membership-driven organization that provides educational programs, peer advisory groups, mentoring, and networking opportunities to family-run companies.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business
(416) 222-8022, www.cifb.ca
National association that offers information and support to its members.

Entrepreneurship Institute of Canada
1-800-665-4497, www.entinst.inter.net
Distributes publications, videos, audios, software and CD’s of interest to entrepreneurs.

Retail Council of Canada
1-888-373-8245, 416-922-6678, www.retailcouncil.org
National trade association that offers information and support to its members, many of whom are small retailers.

Business Development Bank of Canada
1-888-INFO BDC, www.bdc.ca
Offers a complete range of services, particularly financial, management training and specialized consultation services, to assist small and medium-sized businesses.

Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs)
www.cbsc.org
CBSCs are a collective effort between federal, provincial and private-sector organizations which provide information on government services, programs and regulations. Centres distribute videos, publications and offer seminars.

Export Development Corporation
1-800-850-9629, www.edc.ca
Provides a full range of trade finance services that help exporters and investors do business in up to 200 countries, including higher-risk and emerging markets.

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Operates Human Resource Centres across Canada which offer information on a variety of programs and services for small business as well as counseling, training and assistance with hiring new employees.

Industry Canada
(613)954-2788
http://info.ic.gc.ca http://strategies.ic.gc.ca
Offers a wealth of information, programs and services. Refer to its web site or publication Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business for contact points on details on everything from getting started to accessing new markets.

Revenue Canada-CCRA
(800)959-8281)
www.rc.gc.ca
Offers useful information booklets and services, such as seminars designed to help new and existing business owners better understand taxation and tax requirements.
GST (800)959-5525
General info for small business compliments of CCRA



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