AcademicInfo (US Site) is an online education resource center with extensive subject guides and distance learning information. Provides free, independent and accurate information and resources for prospective and current students (and other researchers). The in-depth directory is a round up of the best and in some cases free links and resources within a specific subject area. In most cases they list both printed reference works and electronic resources.

Business Advisory Centre Northumberland The Business Advisory Centre's mandate is to assist the needs of entrepreneurs throughout Northumberland County who are seeking information on starting a small business or who require assistance with an existing business.

Business Number (BN) registration The BN is a numbering system that simplifies and streamlines the way businesses deal with the federal government. It is based on the idea of one business, one number. Not all businesses require a BN and CRA accounts so it is important to read "Do you need an account" before registering.

Business Start-Up Assistant Your Information Site for Starting a Business in Canada Welcome to the Business Start-up Assistant where you will find essential business start-up information from the federal and provincial governments, as well as many other sources.

Canadian Chambers of Commerce As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but all Canadians.

Canada Business A wealth of information for new & Existing Businesses

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre Looking for information on starting or growing your business? The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC), a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, is your first stop for free access to business information.

Cramahe Township The Township of Cramahe and the Village of Colborne are located on the shore of Lake Ontario in the heart of apple country in Northumberland County, just over an hour east of Toronto.

Export Development Corporation Canada most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experiences exporters

Human Resources Canada Job Bank Post your job requirements on line.

Incorporating your Business Business corporations may be incorporated under the Business Corporations Act by filing Articles of Incorporation together with required supporting documents and payment of the required fee.  It is the responsibility of the incorporator to ensure that Articles of Incorporation are properly filed with the branch in accordance with the Business Corporations Act and conform to law.
Not-for-profit corporations may be incorporated under the Corporations Act by filing an application for Letters Patent, with supporting documents and payment of the required fee.
Incorporating offers certain advantages to the incorporators and their successors but at the same time it also places certain responsibilities upon them.  Before proceeding with incorporation, you should give the matter serious consideration. In this regard you may wish to consult a lawyer who has experience in corporate matters.

Interactive Business Planner (IBP) The IBP is the first business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web. The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs in preparing a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.

Municipality of Brighton Information about Living in Brighton, Doing Business in Brighton and Visiting Brighton.

Northumberland County Economic Development Established to promote economic growth in the area through new business investment. Our mission is to work in cooperation with business, industry, government and education to facilitate new business investment and economic stability.

Northumberland Futures Development Corporation Not-for-profit corporation, supported by the Government of Canada and is governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors, located in Northumberland County. Dedicated to helping small and medium-sized business access services and capital, as well as enhancing the community's economic and employment growth through community-based planning and economic development initiatives.

Northumberland Manufacturers Association A not-for-profit organization that provides services to the manufacturers of Northumberland County. NMA offers many innovative and cost-effective opportunities for networking, advocacy, and training and development, helping its members to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Through strategic partnerships with industry, government, and other community stakeholders, the NMA encourages and facilitates its members’ transition to High Performance Manufacturing.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Foster's sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario." The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is a federation of approximately 160 community Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce located throughout Ontario.

Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting Ontario’s rural and northern communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. With 37 corporations in rural southern Ontario and 24 in Northern Ontario, CFDCs are well positioned to offer local solutions to local needs.

Ontario Government The official Ontario web site with links to many services and information

Performance Plus An interactive on-line financial performance tool to help new and established firms determine how they measure up to the competition. It allows you to enter your company's financial data confidentially and compare it to industry averages. This tool will assist you in making sound operational decisions.

Provincial Laws on Line e-Laws is a database of Ontario's statutes and regulations, both consolidated and source law. The e-Laws database is updated continually. Specific information about the currency of consolidated law on e-Laws is contained within each consolidated statute and regulation. New source law is usually published on e-Laws within two business days.

Quinte Economic Development Commission Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) provides regional marketing programs that attract new industry as well as strategic support that helps local industries grow more competitive and profitable. The QEDC has a track record of successful programs. In recent years, its Food and Beverage Training Series and the Integrated Workforce Development System, have obtained $4.5 million for internships and training rebates. The QEDC embraces the communities of Belleville, Brighton and Quinte West (Trenton).

Registering Your Business Name In Ontario Business names are registered with the Companies and Personal Property Security Branch (CPPSB) of the Ministry of Government Services (MGS) and are placed on the Public Record maintained by CPPSB for public disclosure. Anyone may search business name information contained on the Public Record for a fee to find the owners or principals behind a business name.

Strategies Strategies is produced by Industry Canada, a department of the Federal government. The department's mission is to work with Canadians to build a growing competitive, knowledge-based economy. Industry Canada hopes to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, help make Canada the most connected nation in the world, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Statistics Canada Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. It provides a solid foundation for informed decisions by elected representatives, businesses, unions and non-profit organizations, as well as individual Canadians. In addition to conducting a Census every five years, there are about 350 active surveys on virtually all aspects of Canadian life.

Workforce Development Board The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a community based, not-for-profit corporation that serves the cities of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes and the counties of Northumberland, Peterborough and Haliburton. We work with the community to identify trends and opportunities in the labour market environment which impact our workforce. We then establish community partnerships and work to nurture new ideas which address these issues and help prepare our community to thrive in our local economy.