Government funding

By Teri Kirk Government grants and tax credits are a great source of funding for small businesses. Unlike equity investments, grants mean you do not have to give up ownership in your business to attract this money. However, many small businesses are overwhelmed by both the volume of funds and complex application processes. Here are

By Teri Kirk Government incentives paid to the top 500 business recipients in Canada are on the rise, according to the 2016 Funding Portal Top 500 index released earlier this month. The annual index identifies the 500 largest award recipients in Canada under federal and provincial grants and contributions programs. According to this year’s data,

By Teri Kirk Are you a social entrepreneur? Then you will be interested in learning more about the Ontario Social Impact Voucher (OSIV) Program, which can help your project to grow. The OSIV Program, now in its second round of applications, is offered by the Government of Ontario in partnership with Ontario Centres of Excellence

By Teri Kirk Creating a financing plan is a challenging, yet crucial step for any business. Most experts agree that the key to a successful financing plan is understanding the different sources of funding, and pursuing those that are applicable to the company’s stage of growth. The diagram above sets out the different sources of funding

By Teri Kirk Prospectors and developers from across the globe gathered in Toronto last week to attend the 2016 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. Many members attending the event were surprised to hear that PDAC is helping its members to access government funding in the form of grants, contributions, and tax credits. Traditionally,

By Teri Kirk Is the new Liberal Government planning to launch important new incentives for your business here in Mississauga? On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released mandate letters outlining the government’s policy objectives for the next four years. While mandate letters from the Prime Minister to Ministers are a long-standing part of Canada’s political