Town of Springhill, Nova Scotia

ACOA provides financial assistance to business in the following sectors/areas: manufacturing & processing (involves value-added activity)tourismaquacultureinnovation (new or improved product service or process)information and technology based industriesnon commercial services to business which are not personal in nature.

The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is a Province-wide business development initiative committed to fostering the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community. It also places priority on educating Black business owners in the operation of their business - from marketing to budgeting to securing funding.

Reliable information for starting a successful business. Managed by the Canada Business Service Centre Network.

The Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre delivers a wide range of business information services for anyone starting, expanding or operating business.

The Canadian Innovation Centre (CIC) is Canada's leading organization dedicated to assisting inventors and innovative companies. The range of services includes invention evaluation, technology due diligence, market research, and education programs.

For the past twelve (12) years the Centre has assisted many entrepreneurs, providing them with the support, resources, training and information they needed to start or grow their businesses. Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway.

As CBDCs, we assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs. Typically, our services are targeted to entrepreneurs who require customized financing not normally available from traditional sources.

Creating an environment which facilitates sustainable economic growth in the Cumberland region in partnership with all municipal units.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. offers a broad range of services for business. We know that a strong economy starts at home, so we're helping Nova Scotia companies grow through service offerings like financing, export development and business advice. If you are a small to medium-sized business in Nova Scotia, we want to talk to you. Visit our advisory services, export programs, and financing links to find out how we can help your business grow and succeed.

Link to the Nova Scotia Government On Line Business Services including economic indicators, licenses permits and business registry.

Got a business idea? Don't quite know what to do with it? Come into Open for Business (OFB). We've got a dynamic environment where you can discover, develop and fine-tune your business skills. Talk to one of our Entrepreneurship Apprentices (EAs). We can help you take that great idea and turn into an exciting entrepreneurial adventure. Tell us about your business ideas and challenges or chat with a peer who's been in your shoes and can share their experiences.

A variety of on-line workshops relevant to small businesses. Topics include getting started, marketing, business planning, financing, cash flows and e-business.

Strategis is Industry Canada's On-line Resoure for information timely business and consumer information, business management tools and access to government services on the internet. Site includes a business library with articles on a wide variety of business management topics.

SIB is an initiative of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Nova Scotia Office of Economic Development and Nova Scotia Department of Community Services in partnership with the Community Business Development Corporations throughout rural Nova Scotia and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development in metro Halifax. SIB recognizes Nova Scotia's student entrepreneurs who operate businesses. Nova Scotia Office of Economic Development, P.O. Box 519

The Young Entrepreneurs Association is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization whose mandate is to support young people in business. Aimed at business owners 35 and under, YEA provides its members an opportunity to learn from one another's experiences and take advantage of peer support and mentorship as they grow their businesses.