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Added: May 5th 2008

Gateway to Business Information

Looking for answers to your business questions? Thanks to Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) information is just a Click, Call or Visit away.

Their moto is, “Whatever your business question, we can help!”

COBSC targets all business; if you are developing a concept, starting your business, growing or exiting the business world, you should take advantage of this excellent resource.

"Click"  The website allows the user to access oodles of information including business guides, online tools such as the Small Business Workshop, and upcoming events sponsored by the Federal and Provincial governments such as GST/PST seminars.

For existing businesses there are articles about Hiring Employees, Technology, Exporting, E-Business and many, many more. Discover the resources available for Aboriginal, Women and Youth Entrepreneurs. Use the search engine to find information on government grants for your business.

"Call"  If you would like to speak to an individual, call an Information Officer and they will be able to send you information to answer your specific question.

"Visit" the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation office at 2 International Drive in Pembroke to view our business library and speak with one of our Small Business Consultants.

All information is available FREE of charge, in both official languages.

www.cbsc.org/ontario
1.800.567.2345 or 1.800.457.8466 (TTY)

www.rccfdc.org
1.888.225.8331 or 613.735.3951

By: Janice Hollingworth
Small Business Consultant
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation

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