Business support organizations
You don't become an expert business manager overnight. Seeking the advice of peers, professional business counsellors and coaches can help you transition from new business owner to experienced entrepreneur.
Some financing organizations also offer networking, coaching, and other business support services. Visit our Grants and financing section for more information.
- Grants and financing
Find out how to access money for your business.
- Contact the Canada Business Network
The Canada Business Network has centres across the country that offer guidance, information and resources to help make your journey in business a successful one.
- Accredited Professionals
Do you need professional help for your business? Access this national, online database of accountants, legal professionals, valuators and auditors.
- Business consultants
Find business consultants, development organizations and specialists in the areas of exporting, financial services, human resources, marketing, and more.
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Start-up and business development
Access a wide range of business support services that can guide you in starting or growing your business.
- Guest Advisor Program
Get answers to your questions and discuss your business concerns with an expert.
- Atlantic Association of Community Business Development Corporations
If you live in a rural region of Atlantic Canada, you can access business counselling, financing and training to help start or grow your business.
- BDC Ask a professional
Get free advice on monthly business topics from a BDC Consulting professional.
- BDC Consulting
Find out how BDC's customized consulting services can help your business at all stages of development.
Networking and chambers of commerce
Find out about business opportunities and specific networking forums.
- Canadian chambers of commerce and boards of trade
A strong community business network can benefit your company. Access your local chamber of commerce..
- Centre for Women in Business
As a Nova Scotia woman entrepreneur, you can access support and resources at any business stage through this business development centre.
- Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Learn how to better manage your supply chain by signing up for seminars, webinars, introductory training or a full-scale accreditation program.
- Rural Opportunities Network
Explore business ideas, promote yourself, and connect with other Canadians engaged in the sustainable use of natural resources.
- WEConnect Canada Certification
Find out how your company can be certified as a Women Business Enterprise to increase your access to contract opportunities in Canada and abroad.
Coaching, mentoring and training
Connect with experienced business advisors who can help you develop your skills and achieve your business goals.
- Aboriginal Business Mentorship Program
As an Aboriginal business owner and a member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, you could get a mentor to help you develop your skills.
- Canadian Executive Service Organization — Aboriginal services
You can get help from volunteers to develop and grow your aboriginal business.
- Canadian Women in Communications
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
As a Nova Scotia woman entrepreneur, you can access support and resources at any business stage through this business development centre.
- Community Business Resource Network — Nova Scotia
Get help starting or expanding your business from any of 15 Community Business Resource Network partners in Nova Scotia.
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network — Business support
If you are a Nova Scotia entrepreneur with a disability, you can access business support, training, and opportunities for networking.
- Entrepreneurs' Forum advisory services
You could get free, confidential business advice from a select network of successful business leaders.
- Eskasoni Business Support
As an Eskasoni Band member, you can get free business support for entrepreneurial ventures.
- Marketing Booster Program
Find out how to market your small business and get up to 40 hours of individual business coaching when you participate in these interactive marketing workshops.
- Nova Scotia's University Business Development Centres
Access training, guidance and expert advice to start or grow your business at one of six University Business Development Centres located across Nova Scotia.
- Ulnooweg Business Services Program
If you are an Aboriginal business owner, you can get free business advice during any development stage of your product or service.
Industry sector resources
Learn about organizations that offer support services to businesses in your industry.
- Canadian Women in Communications
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.
- Music Nova Scotia
Join this organization to find out about industry funding programs, development opportunities, workshops and more, to help grow your music business.
- Perennia : new ideas in food & agriculture
If you are in the agri-food or bio-economy business, this single point of contact can address your production, food safety, incubation and development needs.
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