step by step procedure to start a small business

[pompi]

Dear Members,

I am looking forward to start a small business in Canada although I am yet to decide what Cheesy

I would like to know the step by step procedure to start and run the business. I would appreciate if members of this forum share their knowledge, good links-urls, their personal experience. Looking some great posts from Qorax and PMM.

And of course, any business ideas and networking business partners is highly appreciated.

thanks all.
Pompi

[Baloo]

Firstly, YOU need a business concept, to do some research in your chosen market and a business plan.

Have a read here:
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/startup/a/startingsteps.htm

[SuperNanay]

Is it true that you have to be a Canadian before you could open a business in Canada? or otherwise, have a Investors Visa?

[businessexchange]

Hi Pompi,

The first step we recommend is looking at your budget.  I work at a company called The Business Exchange.  It's is a magazine that connects buyers and sellers of established businesses for sale, franchises for sale and business opportunities. The second step I recommend is to pick up a magazine like ours, or with business classifieds and get an idea of what kind of business you want.

We do have a free business buyers guide on our website as well, that will definately help you. And if you're interested in buying or selling your business we have the best listings in ON & BC.  Often we do webinars and seminars at our Business Expos to inform, educate and answer any questions people have as well.  Contact us if you have any further questions, and best of luck on your search.

Hope this helps!

Puneet
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
The Business Exchange
Tel:416-657-4111
Twitter:  @ businessexchang