Business Tools
There are many programs, applications and technologies available to businesses through web technologies. These are all third-party materials and are licensed or operated through the host companies and agencies.
Business Development Corporation
To succeed today, you need to have sound business sense and a set of practical tools. BDC provides you with pertinent resources, whether your business is just starting up, already well established or you are considering succession planning.
http://www.bdc.ca/EN/advice_centre/tools/Pages/default.aspx
Export Readiness Tool
The Export Readiness Diagnostic will help to evaluate your export readiness and will provide useful feedback on areas for potential improvement.
http://exportdiagnostic.ca/
Financial Ratio Calculator
http://www.canadaone.com/tools/ratios/debt_equity.html
Industry Canada
Business tools and resources available:
• Start up
• Federal, Incorporation and Support
• Electronic Commerce
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00006.html
NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre
The NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre is unique 14.6 million dollar multi-disciplinary facility dedicated to helping the Alberta manufacturing industry. The Centre is located on NAITT/s Main Campus (campus map) near downtown Edmonotn. Address is 11762 – 106 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1
Learn about Productivity Enhancement Services and Manufacturing Solutions
www.nait.ca/26738.htm
Press Release Builder
http://www.canadaone.com/promote/newsrelease1.html
Productivity Alberta
Productivity Alberta will be your immediate connection to the latest in productivity improvement tools, resources and services. We are an industry-guided initiative, working collaboratively with organizations across the province. And we connect you to everything you need to kick start and enhance productivity and competitiveness in your business.
• Productivity Assessment Tool
• On-site process improvement services and assessments
• Access to productivity experts and advisors
• Information on leading productivity practices and success strategies
• Links to networks and like-minded companies
• Events, seminars and training
• Energy Efficiency Toolkit
• Matching Talent With Innovation
www.productivityalberta.ca/
SME Benchmarking Tool
Industry Canada has developed an interactive on-line financial performance tool to help new and established firms determine how they measure up to the competition.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pp-pp.nsf/eng/home
The Business Link
The following business tools are available on The Business Link website:
• Interactive Business Planner
• Online Small Business Workshop
• Business Start-up Assistant
• Export Diagnostic
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
Last updated: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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