Starting a Business

Starting a Business

Starting a Business or Expanding?

Starting or expanding your business takes a lot of effort and planning. Please visit one of our business partners to find out more information on starting a business in Renfrew. Each partner offers business planning services and financial advice. The Town of Renfrew Economic Development Department is a great resource to get you started on your business venture. Make sure you connect with us to find out more information about our available properties, commericial buildings and/or services.

Contact the Town of Renfrew by calling 613.432.4848 

 

You've done your homework, but where do you start? This section offers checklists for starting up a business as well as a checklist for starting up a restaurant. It also has two Ontario specific pieces, starting a food processing business; and business tools, strategies, reports and resources for the tourism industry.

For more information visit the Canada Business Network website.

Business Planning

This section will offer you tips, templates and sample business plans as well as market research information and statistics.

For more information visit the Canada Business Network website.

Financing Your New Business

Money doesn't grow on trees, so should you finance your new business with private sector or Government financing? This page offers information on both types as well as enumerating all of the future funding options.

For more information visit the Canada Business Network website.

Naming Your Business

Could you imagine performing an Internet search on BackRub, or guzzling down a cold Brad's Drink? You might be surprised to learn that these were the original names today's Google and Pepsi-Cola respectively. A name can say a lot about your business, it's important that you choose the right one.

For more information visit the Canada Business Network website.

Business Planning - Getting The Help You Need

Enterprise Renfrew County

Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) has been operating in Renfrew since 1988 and was formerly known as the Renfrew County Business Self-Help Office.  Our mandate is to encourage and contribute to the enterprising spirit and economic development of the County by assisting entrepreneurs with the development of new or existing companies.

Be sure to check out our calendar, notices and bulletin board for upcoming events on what is happening around the County of Renfrew.

It is advised that you call the office to ensure the office is open and to book an appointment. Contact 613-432-6848 X 114 for more information.

For more information viist http://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com

 

For Home Businesses please contact the Planning Department at 613-432-8166 or dw@renfrew.ca