Small Business Associations
Small business associations and business organizations that provide business support and services for Canadian small businesses.
"Don't Go It Alone"
Information and support are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits that business-related organizations provide. See how belonging to business groups can increase your success (Week 7 of the Small Business Success Program).
Information and support are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits that business-related organizations provide. See how belonging to business groups can increase your success (Week 7 of the Small Business Success Program).
"Joining Industry Specific Organizations"
Industry specific business organizations are great sources of small business support. Guest columnist Janice Byer outlines the benefits of belonging. Business networking is only the beginning!
Industry specific business organizations are great sources of small business support. Guest columnist Janice Byer outlines the benefits of belonging. Business networking is only the beginning!
Association of Professional Computer Consultants
APCC is a national non-profit organization which provides independent consultants with the opportunity to connect with peers and benefits such as access to insurance programs. Membership is reasonably priced.
APCC is a national non-profit organization which provides independent consultants with the opportunity to connect with peers and benefits such as access to insurance programs. Membership is reasonably priced.
Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
This non-profit organization is dedicated to the well-being of the family in business; business support services offered members include education, personal advisory groups, business mentoring, and advocacy.
This non-profit organization is dedicated to the well-being of the family in business; business support services offered members include education, personal advisory groups, business mentoring, and advocacy.
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
This is the governing body for all the Better Business Bureaus across Canada; here you'll find links to all the different BBBs as well of plenty of information on scams and how to file complaints.
This is the governing body for all the Better Business Bureaus across Canada; here you'll find links to all the different BBBs as well of plenty of information on scams and how to file complaints.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The CFIB has been an advocate for Canadian small business for over 30 years. Joining gives you the chance to participate in determining the laws and policies that affect business, as well as other member benefits.
The CFIB has been an advocate for Canadian small business for over 30 years. Joining gives you the chance to participate in determining the laws and policies that affect business, as well as other member benefits.
Canadian Information Processing Society
CIPS provides leadership in information systems and technologies. Membership provides benefits such as business networking, and certification and professional development programs. Local groups exist throughout Canada and student memberships are available.
CIPS provides leadership in information systems and technologies. Membership provides benefits such as business networking, and certification and professional development programs. Local groups exist throughout Canada and student memberships are available.
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
The mission of the CME is to continuously improve the competitiveness of Canadian industry and to expand export business. "...Members represent 75% of the country's manufacturing output and 90% of exports".
The mission of the CME is to continuously improve the competitiveness of Canadian industry and to expand export business. "...Members represent 75% of the country's manufacturing output and 90% of exports".
Retail Council of Canada
This not-for-profit organization with over 9000 members exists to advance and protect the retail industry in Canada. Members enjoy many benefits; fees depend on volume of sales.
This not-for-profit organization with over 9000 members exists to advance and protect the retail industry in Canada. Members enjoy many benefits; fees depend on volume of sales.