Small Business Resource Centre

As an owner/operator, you deserve a banking partner who is fully engaged in the small business community and constantly monitoring industry trends.

We've gathered a library of content, including articles, webinars and practical tools, to help you manage and grow your small business.

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Start or buy a business
Thinking of starting a small business? If you've got a great idea, we've got some valuable material to help you achieve your vision. We've compiled articles and links below that will help provide a framework for your ambitions. Then when you're ready for a one-on-one discussion, you can contact a Small Business Advisor in your area.
- Fundamentals of a Business Plan - An overview of the basics, from business model to financial plan.
- Develop an Annual Plan - Our Online Business Planner is designed to help you organize your finances and define your goals.
- Buy a Franchise - look at your financing options for entering the franchise industry.
- How to Register a Business - An introduction that includes helpful links to various provincial and territorial governments
Get Government Financing
The Canadian government provides a variety of funding opportunities to small business owners.
- Canadian Small Business Financing Loan - A closer look at a key government sponsored program.
- Small Business Finance Center - An independent research site with information on federal grants and programs searchable by province.
- The Canada Small Business Financing Program - An overview of how you can fund your business while limiting your liability under this government program.
- Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program - A government program that gives farmers easier access to credit.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - A government site that collects the latest news on agricultural business trends and programs.
- Canada Business - An informative government site promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
Business planning
To get your business up and running, you'll need the right ingredients in place on day one. The links below provide guidance and valuable perspective to help you build and execute a business plan that leaves nothing to chance.
- Develop an Annual Plan - Our Online Business Planner is designed to help you organize your finances and define your goals.
- Ensure you get paid - TD Merchant Services, an industry leader in payment processing technology and solutions, can help.
- Payroll and data management services - Designed to save you time and money so you can focus on your business.
- Tips on Fraud Prevention - Help to ensure worry-free management of your business.
Run your business
Meeting your goals and building momentum can depend on acquiring and maintaining the right assets, like equipment or property, as well as effectively managing your day to day operations. We can point you toward some great opportunities that are well worth exploring.
- Organize and manage your finances - Learn how a good business plan (and our Business Planner tool) can help you put the right materials in place.
- Equipment purchase - Why a small business loan may be the ideal solution for adding or expanding your business assets.
- Financing to buy your building - Our business mortgage can provide all the benefits of owning the property that houses your business.
- Agri-Invest Account - a valuable savings tool that can help you prepare for the unexpected.
- Grow sales and improve cash flow - Let TD Merchant Services' reliable payment processing solutions help grow your customer loyalty and sales.
- Manage during uncertain times - An article focused on the positive, with helpful perspective on keeping your business strong during the credit crunch.
Expand your business
When your business hits its stride and it's time to take that next step, look to TD Canada Trust to help you prepare for growth. Start by browsing the tools and resources below, many of which can help with your international business needs.
- Financing to grow your business (LOC) - Consider a line of credit to help you manage day-to-day cash fluctuations.
- Financing to grow your farming operation - Consider a variety of financing solutions to help you manage your farming needs.
- Effectively monitor your cash flow - Use Balance Reporting to enhance your ability to make investment and borrowing decisions.
- Grow your business through outsourcing - Consider whether certain goods and services might be better provided to your clients by the right external partner.
- Manage your foreign exchange needs - Keep your international business capabilities truly competitive.
Sell your business
You've spent years building and establishing a successful business, but now you've reached a point where you're ready to move on. As part of that process, you'll want the transition to a future owner/operator to be as efficient and smooth as possible.
- Importance of a succession plan - Early, detailed planning is the best way to ensure continuity for your successors and the client base you worked hard to build.

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