Starting and Running a Business - Resources at the Saskatoon Public Library

A sampling of our business books, magazines, and other resources.

Business Sources | Business Telephone Directories | Financial Planning | Saskatchewan Industries | Saskatchewan Cities & Towns

Business Sources

Aboriginal Business Directory

An A to Z listing of Aboriginal businesses in Canada.

Better Business Bureau

Access their membership directory and read consumer tips on such topics as Refunds and Exchanges and Door to Door Sales. You will also learn what types of complaints the Better Business Bureau handles, and how to file a complaint.

Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial institution owned by the Federal Government. BDC provides financial and consulting services to Canadian entrepreneurs, with a focus on technology and exporting.

Business Gateway.ca

The Federal government's website for Business information includes tax, regulations, financing and Human Resources Management.

Business Incorporation (Saskatchewan)

If you want to incorporate your business, link to the Corporations Branch. You will find the information about incorporating and all the forms you will need.

Canada - Saskatchewan Business Service Centre

For information on starting and running a business, government financing, business plans, etc, visit the Business Service Centre located at 345 3rd Ave South, Saskatoon or visit their Website. It's a joint federal/provincial initative with links to federal organizations and Saskatchewan government departments and agencies.

Canadian Company Capabilities

Search by product, service or Company name in this database of 50,000 Canadian businesses. See also the Specialized directories arranged under such headings as "Consumer Products", "Information & Communication Technologies" and "Life Sciences". Information is provided by the companies themselves; Industry Canada assumes no responsibility for accuracy, currency or reliability of content.

Canadian Trade Index

Search by Company name or product for Canadian manufacturers, distributors and industrial service companies. This directory is owned by a business network called Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Free registration is required to access the information.

Canadian Women's Business Network

When you choose "Resources" you will find links under such headings as "Business Development", "Market Research" and "Web Design". Another useful option is "Articles", where you will find brief, copyrighted articles on a variety of topics.

Chamber of Commerce

Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce's website includes information on Chamber committees, the SABEX (Saskatoon Achievement in Business Excellence) Award, and upcoming programs and events.

Frasers Canadian Industry Directory

Company, product and contact information on more than 30,500 companies listed under 22,500 product categories.

Globe and Mail

This site includes current news stories, articles from Report on Business Magazine, and links to GLOBEfund and GLOBEcareers

InfoExport: On the Road to Exporting

A wealth of information on exporting from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). There are country profiles and reports on various sectors in each country. Businesswomen in Trade includes links to financial sources and excellent related links.

National Post

Read the latest news in the National Post and check career listings through careerclick.com

Performance Plus: Small Business Profiles

Performance Plus uses the "Small Business Profiles" data from Statistics Canada to provide detailed financial and employment data on small businesses by industry for Canada, the provinces and territories. Search by SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) number or choose from a list of businesses.

Profitguide.com

Read Profit magazine articles, subscribe to their free e-newsletters, and check out their Startup Guide.

Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program

If you are operating a business in Saskatoon, you can get valuable advice and information from a mentor through this nonprofit program. Administered by the Raj Manek Trust Fund in partnership with the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce, this program was named in memory of Raj Manek, who worked for Regional Economic Development department and was a mentor to people in small business.

Saskatchewan Ambassadors Program

The goal of this program is to promote Saskatchewan as a good place to live, work and do business. Check out the e-zine "Saskatchewan Connections" for articles about Saskatchewan companies, people and events.

Saskatchewan Home-Based Business Association

SHBBA encourages networking, provides information, and works to improve the perception of home-based business. Read their newsletters, find out about upcoming events, and discover the benefits of joining this association.

Saskatchewan Manufacturers' Guide

Sask. Industry & Resources provides this Saskatchewan Manufacturers' Guide. Search by location (e.g. Saskatoon manufacturers), product or company name.

Saskatoon Region Online Supplier Database

Search for products and services of local companies. Browse by industry sector and link to company homepages. SREDA (Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority) provides this database but they have not checked the accuracy of the information that has been supplied to them.

Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority

One of SREDA's key roles is "to attract investment to the Saskatoon region." Check out the advantages of doing business in Saskatoon.

Strategis

Industry Canada's website includes links to "Starting a Business", Financing and "Using Electronic Commerce". The CA Number Database allows you to search by CA Number, a 5 digit identification number assigned to textile products (clothing, towels, etc.) of Canadian textile manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers or importers.

Technology Industry: Saskatchewan's Science Map

Profiles of Saskatchewan companies in the Technology industry. If the company has a web site, you can link to it. Science Map is a partnership of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Hamilton Myriadgate Technology.

Western Economic Diversification Canada

Western Diversification's mandate is "to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada, and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy." Check out their "Business Tools and Guides" and upcoming workshops.

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan assists women who are starting or running a business. Their site provides information on their loan program, Business Development workshops, mentorship and networking programs.

Business Telephone Directories

Canada 411

Search by the name of the business or through the Yellow Pages by category.

Saskatchewan Online Phonebook

This is an excellent site for business addresses and telephone numbers. Search by the name of the business or business category.

Financial Planning

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

This Federal crown corporation insures deposits at its member institutions, and reimburses depositors when a member institution fails. Check the list of CDIC members to find out if your financial institution is included.

Canadian Investment Awards

This program recognizes top performing investment products and firms in the Canadian financial services industry.

Canadian MoneySaver

An online version of the popular magazine. The "Article Library" provides the full text of a sampling of articles and instructions and prices for ordering other articles. The "Resource Centre" provides links to other related websites. "Ask the Experts" introduces the contributing editors and allows you to e-mail a question to any of these experts.

Fortune 500 Companies

Fortune Magazine's list of the Top 500 U.S. companies.

General Personal Finance: Canoe Money

GLOBEfund.com

GLOBEfund.com is a reliable and up-to-date source of unbiased mutual fund information. It combines The Globe and Mail's mutual fund daily data with published articles from Canada's most authoritative financial journalists, background profiles on funds and fund companies. The learning section is ideal for new investors or potential investors. The site allows you to track the daily performance of your Canadian mutual fund portfolio.

Mutual Funds: The Fund Library

The Investor Learning Centre is a not-for-profit organization. Their site includes the answers to the most frequently asked questions, the top 10 investment sites, a glossary of investment terms, and a selection of the best books on investing.

SEDAR (Canadian public companies & mutual funds)

SEDAR is the "System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval". Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and CDS Inc. (a subsidiary of the Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd.) operate this web site, and provide profiles on Canadian public companies and mutual funds. You will also find press releases, interim financial statements and annual reports at this site.

Saskatchewan Industries

Canadian Light Source (Synchrotron)

The website of Canada's synchrotron light facility, which is being built at the University of Saskatchewan. Includes a general overview and diagram of the facility, as well as recent news about the CLS.

Innovation Place

This site gives an alphabetical list of the tenants of Innovation Place and provides links to their websites. A great resource for job hunters or other researchers who are looking for information about Saskatoon companies.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan

The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan provides information on potash, potash mining and potash products, as well as their operations at their 7 locations.

Saskatchewan Cities & Towns

Saskatchewan Cities & Towns