startups
the following are online resources useful for planning the launch of a new business / service.
- cfa snapshot tool - the critical factor assessment tool is a free online resource for entrepreneurs from the canadian innovation centre. use it to assess your venture against 8 of the most critical factors for success.
- mars startup toolkit - guidance on the knowledge and tools you need to build your startup.
- entrepreneurship glossary - vocabulary you need to stay in touch with the world of new ventures.
- examples of famous pitch decks - includes free pitchdeck templates.
- elevator pitch - website devoted to the finer details of pitching your business.
- canada startups - a private organization dedicated to providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with guidance, tools and resources required to start and launch a business in canada.
- canadian venture capital association - canadian venture capital and private equity association (cvca) works with the investors behind some of the biggest innovations fuelling the canadian economy.
- fundersclub - our venture team sources early stage investment opportunities.
- national angel capital association - (canada) we work to mobilize angel capital so that entrepreneurs have the financial resources they need to scale and grow world-class companies.
- small business loans (canada) - the canada small business financing program (csbfp) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
- ted talks: entrepreneurship - ted talk series of videos on entrepreneurship.
- sam altman's startup playbook
- steve blank's startup tools