Checklists and guides for starting a business

Access guides and checklists for starting different types of businesses.

• Step by Step Guide to Starting a Business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2550/
  Starting a business is exciting, but it is also a lot of work. Find out what you need to know to get started on the right foot.
• Buy a business or start your own?
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2360/
  If you have a great business idea and are ready to work hard to build it from the ground up, then you may wish to start your own business. But if you want to hit the ground running and avoid some of the common start-up pitfalls, then buying an existing business or a successful franchise may be a better option for you.
• Start your Own…
  
  http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/startyourown/
  Learn how new entrepreneurs have started their own business in Canada. Read about their successes and challenges.
• How to start a business during a recession
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/3272/
  Do you realize the best time to start your business might be during a recession? Read this document to find out why and how.