Tools and resources

Application submission materials
- CF Nadina Appeals Procedure
- Environmental assessment (might be required)
Tools to help you create a viable Business Plan
- Taking Care of Business
- How to write a Business Plan
- Business Planning template
- Calculators
- What Community Futures Looks for in a Business Plan
- Why Businesses Succeed
- Business Owner Succession Strategies (BOSS)
- Cash Flow Form
Self-Assessment and Getting Started
These resources can help you decide if self-employment is really for you.
- Entrepreneurial potential self-assessment
This online test helps you determine your soft skills and comfort level. - Starting Your Business
The federal government's Canada Business Network has tools and information on how to start a successful company.