Business Resources
The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland provides free consultations, business information and resources for every stage of your business planning or business growth development.
For educational video clips, subscribe to our YouTube Channel for topic-specific information.
Contact the BECN for free worksheets, tools, and templates on various topics or to speak to an Advisor to help start or grow your business. Our resources include:
- Starting Your Business Checklist
- Business Plan Template
- Business Planning 101
- Business Model Canvas Tool
- Competitor Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Marketing Plan Template
- Cash Flow Worksheet
- Start Up Expense Worksheet
- How to Price and Cost My Products/Services Effectively
- Finding Your Breakeven Point
- Checking Business Viability: Break Even Point & Costing
- Average Profit Margin
Additional resources
Business funding opportunities |
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In addition to potential micro-grant opportunities the BECN provides, there may be additional funding opportunities (either grants or loans) from other organizations. Funding is one of the most important components of starting, running, and successfully operating a business. It’s also one of the most common reasons local businesses connect with our team. We have compiled the most commonly requested sources, however, there are many specialized funding opportunities available to businesses and startups that can be explored with a member of our business development team.
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COVID-19 business resources and information |
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Businesses in Northumberland County are reopening to welcome you. Before visiting, please check individual business websites for hours of operation and safety protocols. Please respect safety guidelines provided by Ontario. Visit the Northumberland County website for an updated list of service updates and facility closures, news, and how to reduce your risk against COVID-19. The Government of Ontario has launched a toll-free number to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s COVID-19 regulations for businesses. 1-888-444-3659. Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit COVID-19 business information
Toolkit for Re-Opening Canada’s EconomyAs businesses reopen or revamp operations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous issues and challenges to consider. This toolkit prepared by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Canadian Business Resilience Network is designed to provide guidance, or access to guidance, for business owners and senior managers responsible for re-establishing their operations while ensuring the health and safety of operators, staff, customers and the general public is at the forefront. Resources & Support for Canadian BusinessesThe Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some resources for Canadian businesses include:
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Helpful business resources |
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Additional business resources from the provincial and federal governments are listed below in categories to assist with new business start-up information, business structure, registering your business, HST information, hiring, and financing information.
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Local resources |
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In addition to the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland’s community partners, there are many local resources to assist entrepreneurs with business support, information, education and permits. Please feel free to contact us for further information regarding the correct local resource to contact for your specific business needs.
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