Government Resources:

• Business Plan Guide
• Intreractive Business Planner
• Guide for Canadian Small Business
• Young Entrepreneur Info Guide

Government Resources for Specific Audiences:

• Federal Programs for Northern and Rual Entrepreneurs
• Information Specific to Women Entrepreneurs
• Information SPecific to Young Entrepreneurs

Misc:

• Free Online Business Courses

Professional Website and Corporate Branding Services:

• Bateman Design Group - Bateman Design Group is a woman owned  design company based out of Barrie Ontario

Informational Websites and Blogs:

• Canada Arts Connect - A free service connecting Canadian artists with fabulous job opportunities…new listings daily!
• Women Entrepreneurs – The Secrets of Success
• About.com:  Small Business Canada
• Ladies Who Launch
• Startup Nation

Online Venues:

• iCraft – Canadian Handmade Selle’’s Site
• Etsy - International Handmade Sellers’ Site
• Artfire - International Handmade Sellers’ Dite
• Indyish – a Network of Independent Artists working in music, film, fashion, fine arts, and publishing.
• Lipsitkindie – LipStik Indie Reviews is all about Indie Artists. If you are a singer, band, spoken word artist, comic book creator, writer (from zines to novels), have an ezine or online DIY store, you should be reviewed by us.

Books and Printed Resources:

Crafters Network Resource Book

All Around Awesome Handmade Community:

• byhand.me

Know of a resource that isn’t here?  Do you provide resources for Canadian Small businesses?  Please drop me a line, and I’ll add you to our Canadian Small Business Resources Directory!  beth@indienorth .com