Networking, coaching and business counselling services

You don't become an expert business manager overnight. Seeking the advice of peers, professional business counsellors and coaches can help your transition from new business owner to experienced entrepreneur.

• Accredited Professionals
  
  http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc_bt-rec_ec.nsf/eng/h_00006.html
  Do you need professional help for your business? Access this online database of accredited professionals. It includes accountants, legal professionals, business valuators and auditors. The entries are listed by province or territory.
• Business Consultants
  
  http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc_bt-rec_ec.nsf/eng/h_00007.html
  Access this online directory to find business development organizations and business consultants, including specialists in the areas of exporting, financial services, human resources management, marketing, and more.
• Atlantic Association of Community Business Development Corporations
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3100/
  Applies to: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
  If you live in a rural region of the Atlantic provinces and want to start or grow your business, you can get business counseling, financing and training from a Community Business Development Corporation in your area.
• BDC Consulting
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2125/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Find out how BDC's customized consulting services can help your business at all stages of development.
• BDC Ask a professional
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/EN/advice_centre/ask_professionnal/Pages/default.aspx
  Get free advice on monthly business topics from a BDC Consulting professional.
• Black Business Initiative - Business Support and Training
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/4773/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  If you are an African Nova Scotian entrepreneur, you can access business support and business training.
• Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
  
  http://www.cme-mec.ca/english
  Find out about this association that promotes the interests of manufacturers and exporters by providing cost-saving services, enhancing the rights of the industry and offering learning opportunities.
• Canadian Women in Communications
  
  http://www.cwc-afc.com
  Are you a woman entrepreneur in the communications sector who is looking for mentorship or guidance? Find out how leadership development and mentoring services can help you achieve your business goals.
• Centre for Women in Business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/4491/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Are you a woman entrepreneur from Nova Scotia who needs information to start or grow your business? If so, take advantage of the support and resources offered by the Centre for Women in Business.
• Community Futures Network of Canada
  
  http://www.communityfuturescanada.ca/
  Are you starting a business in a rural or northern community? This site contains a link to the Community Futures Development Corporation in your area that can help you get started.
• Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3031/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Find out how Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation can help your business. Get help with financing, investment, business expansion and development for businesses in the Cape Breton and Mulgrave areas.
• Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network - Business Support
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3172/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Access business support, networking and training for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs with disabilities.
• Environmental Trade and Innovation Services
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2253/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Access trade opportunities, business advice and information resources for your innovative environmental projects.
• Eskasoni Business Support
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3081/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Eskasoni Band members can get free business support for entrepreneurial ventures.
• Music Nova Scotia
  
  http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/Member-Info/
  If you're in the music business in Nova Scotia, you may want to take advantage of the many benefits Music Nova Scotia offers its members.
• Regional Development Authorities - Business Support
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3552/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Receive support and counselling on starting your business or making it more profitable.
• Ulnooweg Business Services Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3053/
  Applies to: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
  If you are an Aboriginal business, you can get free business advice during any development stage of your product or service.
• University Business Development Centres
  
  http://www.ubdc.ca/
  Access training, guidance and expert advice to start or grow your business at one of six University Business Development Centres located across Nova Scotia.
• Women Presidents’ Organization
  
  http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/who_we_are/aboutwpo.htm
  Find out how you can network and increase the visibility of your company as a woman president.