Skip to main content Skip to Primary Navigation Skip to Secondary Navigation Skip to Common Navigation

Secondary Navigation

Search

Select your province or territory

Alberta

RSS Feed - Alberta

Step by Step Guide to Starting a Business

Financing your business

< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >

Entrepreneurs often report that getting financing is the most challenging aspect of starting a business. There are both government and private sector sources of financing that you can tap into to get your business off the ground.

Personal Assets
Most new entrepreneurs will use some of their own assets to get the business off the ground.

Government Financing

The government provides financing to help entrepreneurs like you start a business. Some of this financing is targeted to specific demographic groups or industry sectors and some is more widely available. The financing includes grants and contributions (which usually don't have to be repaid) and loans and loan guarantees (which generally do have to be repaid).

Government grants and financing
Find out about government grants, loans or other financing available for your business.

Private Sector Financing

You can also turn to the private sector for financing for your business. You can look to Canada's major financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions and cooperatives. Depending on the type of business you want to start, you might also be able to secure venture capital or financing from angel investors.