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Our business library is filled with books of interest and open to the general public. The following is a list of available titles in our collection. A wide variety of business related government publications available also.
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101 Best Home Based Businesses for Women |
Priscilla Huff |
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A Shop for one’s Own: Women who turned the Dream into a Reality |
Rachel Epstein |
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Bookkeeping Step by Step |
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Business Planning and Finances |
Confederation College Entrepreneurship Series |
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Business Relationships: Development and Maintenance |
Mitchell Wilkie, Graham Clayton |
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Business Writing Basics 2nd Edition |
Jane Watson |
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Canadian Small Business Kit for Dummies |
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Clearing the Hurtles |
Candida Brush, Nancy M. Carter, Elizabeth Gatewood, Patricia G G |
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Collection of Techniques for the Small Business in Canada |
Timothy R. Paulsen |
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Destination Success: A Pocket Guide to Small Business in Ontario |
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Dragon's Den Guide to Assessing your Business Concept |
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Dragon's Den Guide to Investor Ready Business Plans |
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Dragon's Den Guide to Real World Business Models |
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Effective Networking Strategies |
Donna Messer |
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Financial Control for the Small Business |
Michael M Coltman |
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Financial Management 101: Get a Grip on Your Business Numbers |
Angie Mohr |
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Fundraising for Non-Profit Groups |
Joyce Young, Ken Wyman, John Swaigen |
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Good to Great |
Jim Collins |
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Growing New Ventures – Creating New Jobs |
Mark P. Rice, Jana P. Matthews |
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How to Leverage Relationships Into More Sales & Profits |
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How to Start a Automobile Detailing Business |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Bar/Tavern |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Child Care Service |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Cleaning Service |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Consignment Clothing Store |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Consulting Business |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Hair Salon |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start an Import/Export Business |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start an E-Business |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Specialty Travel and Tours Business |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Staffing Service |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How to Start a Wholesale Distribution Service |
Entrepreneur Magazine |
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How You Can Profit From E-Business |
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Insuring Business Risks in Canada |
Geoffrey R E Bromwich |
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Look before You Leap: Market Research Made Easy |
Don Duman, Dell Dennison, Margaret Doman |
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Marketing for a Small Business |
Ministry of Economic Development Trade and Tourism |
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Marketing your Product |
Donald Cyr, Douglas Gray |
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Marketing your Service |
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Marketing your Service |
Jean Withers, Carol Vipperman |
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Microsoft Office - Excel 2010 |
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Microsoft Office - Outlook 2010 |
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Microsoft Office - Word 2010 |
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Negotiate Your Commercial Lease |
Dale R. Willerton |
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Negotiate Your Commercial Lease 2nd Edition |
Dale R. Willerton |
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Preparing a Successful Business Plan 3rd Edition |
Rodger D Touchie |
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Pure Selling – The Basics |
Wayne Vanwyck |
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Simply Essential Personal Budgeting Kit |
Barbara Siskind |
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Small Business: An Entrepreneur's Plan |
Sylvia S Lim |
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Small Business Finance |
Graham Clayton, Michell Wilkie |
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So You Want to Buy a Franchise |
Douglas Gray, Norman Friend |
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Start and Run a Catering Business |
George Erdosh |
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Start and Run a Consulting Business |
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Start and Run a Copywriting Business |
Steve Slaunwhite |
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Start and Run a Craft Business |
William G. Hynes |
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Start and Run a Home Daycare |
Catherine M. Pruissen |
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Start and Run a Profitable Bed & Breakfast |
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Start and Run a Profitable Catering Business |
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Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business |
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Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Writing Business |
Christine Adamec |
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Start and Run a Profitable Gift Basket Business |
Mardi Foster-Walker |
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Start and Run a Profitable Home-Based Business |
Edna Sheedy |
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Start and Run a Profitable Mail Order Business |
Robert W. Bly |
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Start and Run a Profitable Office Service Business from Your Home |
Louise Hagan |
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Start and Run a Profitable Secondhand Store |
Richard Cropp, Barbara Braidwood, Susan M. Boyce |
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Start and Run a Profitable Tour Guide Business |
Richard Cropp, Barbara Braidwood, Susan M. Boyce |
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Start your Own Medical Claims Billing Service |
Rob and Terry Adams |
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Starting a Business |
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Starting a Successful Business in Canada 14th Edition |
Jack D. James |
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Starting a Successful Business in Canada 15th Edition |
Jack D. James |
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The Best Dam Business Book in The world |
William E. Caswell |
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The Entrepreneur and the Business Idea |
ConferationCollege Entrepreneurship Series |
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The Retail Game Playing to Win |
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Understanding and Managing Financial Information |
Michael M. Coltman |
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Working for a Change |
The Ontario Council of Alternative Business |
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Your Guide to Raising Venture Capital for your Own Business in Canada |
Iain Williamson |
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Youth Entrepreneurship |
Graham Clayton, Jason Ozbolt |
The Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy (CCFL) is a division of the national, charitable organization SEDI. It works through partnerships with community based social agencies in an effort to effect positive change. The CCFL believes that financial literacy is vital for a nation and its people to achieve lasting economic stability.
The Financial Literacy seminars are for businesses or individuals who are looking to gain valuable knowledge of money management and how to apply the concepts to your own life.
These multi-module seminars are delivered by Community Futures Staff and can be customized for all age groups.
What do seminars cover?- Budgeting
- Savings
- Banking Basics
- Credit: Ratings & Scores
- Credit Cards
- Credit Bureau
- Investing Basics
Our goal is to assist you in your journey to a better understanding of managing your personal finances to fuel more informed decisions.
Social MediaOur Social Media Training has been designed to encourage businesses and organizations to increase their online marketing presence through Social Media. Hands on workshops are offered along with follow-up individual assistance to provide businesses and organizations the opportunity to learn at their own pace.
Workshops offered include:- Introduction to Social Media
- Introduction and Intermediate Facebook
- YouTube
We offer financing up to $250,000 for qualifying start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises, flexible commercial financing up to $250,000 for start-up, relocation, maintenance or expansion of businesses located in Renfrew County.
For more information on the type of funding available to business start-ups, CLICK HERE>>
Eastern Ontario Development ProgramThe Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) advances economic development in rural eastern Ontario by contributing to the development of businesses and communities.
EODP encourages job creation, new project development, mobilizing broader community stakeholders/players, and forming partnerships that lead to competitive, sustainable local economies.
For more information on the Eastern Ontario Development Program, CLICK HERE>>
Other Sources of Funding
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): www.bdc.ca
Grants and Financing (Canada Business): http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2848/
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