Free Counselling

A knowledgeable consultant is available to advise you on the key aspects of business planning, start-up procedures, regulations and business-related topics.

Confidential one-on-one consultation is available free of charge. Please contact Don De Los Santos at (905) 477-7000 ext. 3663 or e-mail ddelossantos@markham.ca for an appointment.

Resource Centre

Our Resource Centre offers free publications and brochures about topics related to business start-up and running a small business, including:

• Business Registration
• Business Planning
• Taxation/Record Keeping
• Marketing
• Sources of Financing
• Import/Export
• Franchise
• Related government programs and services are also available.

Seminars/Workshops

Breakfast seminars and evening workshops are offered throughout the year on various small business topics such as:

• Legal and Financial Considerations
• Strategic Business Planning
• Small Business Taxation
• Effective Marketing Tools
• E-Business Strategies
• Managing Your Cash Flow

These workshops/seminars provide not only information and training, but also valuable networking opportunities.

Please click here to view our current calendar.

Reference Library/Internet Access

Our Reference Library offers various trade directories and guide books which list potential suppliers, clients and market statistics for in office use.  Business magazines and other publications are also available to aid in your research and planning process along with Internet access to conduct research and search for suppliers.