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Is entrepreneurship for you?

Being your own boss can be very rewarding, but it is not for everyone. Before you take the first step, take some time to find out if you are well suited to being an entrepreneur, to understand the benefits of entrepreneurship and to learn about your chances of success.

• Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/tools/entrepreneurial_self_assessment/Pages/entrepreneurial_self_assessment.aspx
  Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This tool will help you determine if your experience, attitude, goals and lifestyle are compatible with owning your own business.
• Why consider entrepreneurship?
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1482/
  Read about the benefits of being your own boss.
• Small Business Survival
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2009/
  What are your odds of success? Learn more about survival tips to keep your business afloat.
• The Self Employment Explorer
  
  http://www.toolkit.cf-edp.ca/wordpress/
  If you are 14 to 24 years old and have limited job opportunities, access this toolkit to explore self-employment as a career option.
• Business Immigration Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1959/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as an entrepreneur or self-employed individual.
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program – Business Applicant
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3615/
  Applies to: New Brunswick
  Accelerate the immigration process by establishing a business and living with your dependants in New Brunswick.