Step by Step Guide to Starting a Business

Choosing and setting up a location

There are a number of things to consider when deciding where to locate your business and how to arrange your office, store or facility. For some businesses, the decision may even be to operate the business entirely online as an e-business. This information will help guide your thoughts.

• Store Location
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2149/
  Learn about the factors you should consider when deciding where to set up shop.
• Choosing a Commercial Building
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/articles/Pages/acquisition_building_criteria.aspx
  Find out how to choose the right commercial building for your business.
• Home-Based Business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2031/
  Working from home is one of the most economical ways to start your own business. Find out more about starting a home-based business.
• E-business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/145/148/
  E-business is about using Internet technologies to provide superior customer service, streamline business processes, increase sales, and reduce costs.