From entreprisescanada.gc.ca
A good business plan gives the small retail firm a pathway to profit. This publication is designed to help an owner-manager work up a sound business plan.
To profit in business, you need to consider the following questions: What business am I in? What goods do I sell? Where is my market? Who will buy my goods? Who is my competition? What is my sales strategy? What merchandising methods will I use? How much money is needed to operate my store? How will I get the work done? What management controls are needed? How can they be carried out? When should I revise my plan? Where can I go for help?
As the owner-manager, you must answer these questions as you draw up your business plan. This publication is a combination of text and suggested analysis so you can organize the information you gather for research to develop your plan.
What Is a Business Plan?
The success of your business depends largely upon the decisions you make. A business plan allocates resources and measures the results of your actions, thereby helping you to set realistic goals and make logical decisions.
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From EntreprisesCanada.ca
This document is intended to provide an understanding of potential license, permit or registration requirements when considering the establishment of a bed and breakfast in Québec. This Info-Guide has been prepared by the Info entrepreneurs service from information provided by the Canada Business Service Centres and contains a series of possible steps and issues to consider in carrying out your project. While most of your questions will be answered in this document, it is not intended to be exhaustive. Further information can be obtained by contacting Info entreprises at 514 496-4636, Ressources Entreprises at 418 649-4636 or across the province at 1-800-322-4636.
BASICS TO GETTING STARTED
Before proceeding, reference should be made to the Info-Guide – Business Start-Up for information on the steps involved in establishing a new business.
Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in Québec, it is wise to do your research. You should also make sure you are suited for entrepreneurship, and understand that significant effort may be required. As such, you should thoroughly enjoy the field you are getting into, and you must believe in your product or service as it may consume much of your time, especially in the start-up phase. There are many issues to consider such as regulations, financing, taxation, managing the business, advertising, and much more. For further information, consult the document Venture Checklists.
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