Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

Interested in starting a business in the Peterborough area but need some direction? You should consider using the services of the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) at the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPAEDC).

What is the BAC?

The Business Advisory Centre, a member of the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade's Small Business Enterprise Centre network, is a one stop resource centre for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our professional consultants advise business owners in the City and County of Peterborough on key aspects of startup and maintaining successful businesses.

Programs and Resources
Visit their website to see such resources as:

• A list of upcoming events and seminars to support small business
• Details of their mentoring program
• Start-Up information including an FAQ a Business Planning Guide and a Financing Programs Guide
• Other online resources like: How to Start a Pet Business, How to Start a Restaurant or Catering Business, How to Start an Event Planning Business

Other topics covered and resource links include:

• Getting started
• Planning
• E-commerce
• Retail
• Home-Based Business
• Developing New Products
• Advertising and Marketing
• Business Development and Maintenance
• Co-operatives
• Running a Business
  

There is so much on the site in fact, that it would take me weeks to describe everything you can find on this there! What a fantastic resource for new and experienced business owners alike. Dive in, and take a look at what the GPAEDC has put together here!

Congratulations guys, what a great package!


To reach the BAC, contact:

Nicole Truman
ntruman@gpaedc.on.ca
705.743.0777 Ext. 2123