The Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre is part of the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC) network, which delivers provincially funded programs and services that help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow, and succeed. With more than 50 centres across Ontario, OSBACs foster local business growth and strengthen communities across the province.
At the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre, experienced small business advisors are available to meet confidentially with entrepreneurs to discuss business ideas, plans, and challenges. While friends and family can provide valuable support, working directly with a qualified business advisor offers tailored guidance and expert advice to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and move their business forward with confidence.
Personalized Support for Chatham-Kent Businesses
Through the Small Business Centre, you have access to a wide range of consultation services, including:
- No-cost one-on-one consultations to discuss your business ideas, stages of planning, and any specific issues or assistance you may require
- Guidance on licenses, permits, registration, regulations, and other forms and documents required to start and build a business
- Advice and support on preparing a business plan, including help working through any roadblocks in the planning process
- Help with obtaining financing, preparing a cash flow, and understanding government programs and services that may be available
- Insight and a formal review of your plans and presentations in order to be better prepared to work with lenders and investors
- Direction on developing a marketing and communication plan to help you promote your business
- Research and support for finding suppliers, equipment, and inventory you may need
Our experienced consultants are dedicated to helping you navigate through the stages of planning, starting and growing your small business. While you can always choose to go it alone and learn from your mistakes, there is nothing better than having a team help you prepare for and avoid common business challenges and pitfalls. Download a business plan template here.
Home-based Business Guide
Home-based businesses are quickly becoming the fastest growing form of new business. Advances in technology, as well as societal and economic changes, have enabled people to work from their homes. Operating a home-based business has many advantages. You can avoid the stress of a daily commute and gain the flexibility of choosing your own clients and creating your own schedule.
Download the Chatham-Kent Home-Based Business Guide
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