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NEBS has been helping Canadian small businesses start, manage and grow since 1976. Over 200,000 small business customers have chosen NEBS for our expertise in providing a comprehensive range of personalized business solutions, including:

small business tools & resources

A collection of tools and resources to help Canadians start, manage and grow their small business:

View Article  Strong business idea, plan matter to investors
Securing financing for a new business venture is a somewhat daunting task - especially given current economic conditions. Entrepreneurs having trouble securing bank loans are increasingly turning to friends and family to borrow money or are connecting with willing investors over social networks on the internet.   more »
View Article  New study finds big provinces less accommodating to small businesses
New businesses have a number of important tasks on their plate from registering a business name to setting up business systems to process payroll. But before any of those steps, financially savvy business owners are likely to consider tax ramifications of setting up their small business in one province or another.   more »
View Article  Some investors place premium on socially responsible small businesses
While many investors in new businesses are concerned with their financial return, a new trend shows that start-up capital is increasingly flowing to new ventures with a profound social mission.   more »
View Article  Many start-ups prefer small town roots
The common perception that a successful business needs to be run in a large urban area is quickly fading as more entrepreneurs opt to kick-off businesses in small and mid-sized cities. According to an article in Business Week, the lower costs of setting up a business and a potentially higher profile to attract skilled workers in a smaller city is very appealing to new business owners.   more »
View Article  Young people increasingly considering start-up career
Today's economy means there are no "sure-thing" job opportunities for recent graduates of university and masters programs. Given a host of new economic challenges, some young adults are creating their own rules and own paths by starting a small business.   more »