Many government and Industry resources and tools exist for small businesses looking to start, build or grow. The following are some resources and tools suggested by the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC).
GOVERNMENT – GENERAL INFORMATION
- City of Mississauga – www.mississauga.ca
- Government of Ontario – www.ontario.ca
- Region of Peel – www.peelregion.ca
- Government of Canada – www.canada.ca
- Public Safety Canada – www.publicsafety.gc.ca
- Canada Revenue Agency – www.cra-arc.gc.ca
STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS
- Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre – www.mississauga.ca/mbec
- Canada Business Ontario – www.cbo-eco.ca
- Government of Ontario – Business – www.ontario.ca/business
- Canada Business Network – www.canadabusiness.ca
- Industry Canada – www.ic.gc.ca
- Service Canada – www.servicecanada.gc.ca
- Government of Canada | Business and Industry – www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html
- Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs – www.onebusiness.ca
- Your Guide to Small Business – www.onebusiness.ca/starting-business
- Ontario Small Business Access – www.ontario.ca/smallbusiness
- Mississauga Business Statistics and Research Tools – www.mississauga.ca/business
- Ontario E-Business Toolkit – www.ontario.ca/e-business-toolkit
LICENSES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
- Mississauga Business Licensing – www.mississauga.ca/portal/business/businesslicensing
- Mississauga Zoning Department – www.mississauga.ca/portal/pb/zoning
- Online Business Permits and Licenses Services – www.mississauga.ca/bizpal
BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND INCORPORATION
- Master Business Licenses – Sole Proprietorship & Partnership – www.ontario.ca/business
- Federal Incorporation – Corporations Canada – www.ic.gc.ca/corporations
- Provincial Incorporation – www.trcls.com / www.oncorp.com / www.eservicecorp.ca
SELLING TO GOVERNMENT
- City of Mississauga | Tenders and Bids – www.mississauga.ca/portal/business/tendersandbids
- City of Mississauga | Biddingo – www.biddingo.com/mississauga
- Region of Peel – www.peelpurchasing.ca
- Government of Ontario – www.ontario.ca/supplychain
- Government of Canada – www.buyandsell.gc.ca
MISSISSAUGA BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (MBEC)
Whether you are starting or growing your business, we can help!
MBEC is your central source for small business information, resources and guidance. We’ll answer your questions about registering and starting a new business, preparing a business plan, taxes, available government programs and much more! If you have a question, or would like to speak to a consultant, please contact us.
