News from the organic sector. Links to various news stories and related sources.
(URL for this site: http://www.cog.ca/)
Your gateway to a network of 268 Community Economic Development offices across Canada. For more information, click on the province of your choice. The CFDCs foster local entrepreneurship, promote, coordinate and implement a variety of community development initiatives within their respective communities. The CFDCs offer a variety of entrepreneurial programs, business counseling, loan programs and business information to community members interested in expanding or starting their own businesses.
(URL for this site: http://www.communityfutures.ca/index.html)
Parks Canada's Mandate: On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
(URL for this site: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/index.aspx)
PRC prides itself on its focus of the information technology market, offering a broad range of market intelligence and consultative services.
(URL for this site: http://www.partnerresearch.ca/index.html)
Protect the rights to your invention by obtaining a patent, and access the Canadian Patent Database to search over a million patent documents.
(URL for this site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2812/)
A quick refresher on patents and trademarks for business services in Canada.
The Canadian Patents Database lets you access patent bibliographic data, descriptions and drawings from 1869 to the present time.
(URL for this site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2542/)
PATSCAN is a fee based patent search and consulting service located in the University of BC Library, which has served the research community in BC for 15 years. PATSCAN is a leader in Western Canada in provision of technology transfer information services in the intellectual property area, hosting workshops and seminars on IP management, competitive intelligence and patent searching.
(URL for this site: http://www.patex.ca/index.html)
This site provides access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and all Canadians.
(URL for this site: http://www.pwd-online.ca/p.6dh.4m.2@.jsp?lang=eng)
Prime Minister of Canada - website and contact information
(URL for this site: http://pm.gc.ca/index.asp)
Profitguide.com a business resource for Canadian Entrepreneurs.
(URL for this site: http://www.profitguide.com/)
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has an important ally in its efforts to help Canada grow and prosper: the private sector. The department buys everything from toothbrushes and tile settings, to computers and consulting services from thousands of companies across Canada each year. In any one year, we deal with approximately 50,000 contracts totaling $8 billion, making us Canada's largest purchasing organization. We buy for approximately 100 federal departments and agencies. Through our site, you will find out how you can participate in the contract tendering process and learn the nuts and bolts of selling to the Government of Canada.
(URL for this site: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/comm/index-eng.html)
Thinking about making a career move by becoming a consultant or freelancer? Take our quiz and see what the results say about your tendencies toward consulting.
(URL for this site: http://www.quintcareers.com/consulting_quiz.html)
Ratios are a way to evaluate the performance of your business and identify potential problems. Each ratio informs you about factors such as the earning power, solvency, efficiency, and debt load of your business. They are used to measure the relationship between two or more components of the financial statements and have greater meaning when the results are compared to industry standards for businesses of similar size and activity.
(URL for this site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/tools/calculators/Pages/overview.aspx...)
If you are a Canadian-based company looking to do business internationally, there are many risks and rewards to consider.
To help you navigate globally, we offer industry-specific financial advice, professional service and specialized banking solutions, such as international payment methods, competitive exchange rates, and flexible credit solutions.
You’ll have a single point of contact here in Canada when working with us, as well as the global reach of our international network of premier financial institutions.
(URL for this site: http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/commercial/global/)
Trade around the world with more convenience and greater efficiency. RBC Online Global Trade Services is a secure web-based system that can help you better manage your trade documentation. Right from the convenience of your PC, you can: View incoming letters of credit, download export letters of credit and documentary collection advices, search for and print your trade documentations, and choose from over 100 standard and customized reports.
(URL for this site: http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/commercial/international/online-global-trade...)
The Ryerson Consulting Group (RCG) has been in operation since 1972 providing entrepreneurs and established businesses with professional and quality services. The Ryerson Consulting Group assists clients by striving to surpass expectations by providing immaculate results. The organization was first established as the Ryerson Business Consulting Service (RBCS) and operated as such until it was re-branded in 2012 as RCG.
(URL for this site: http://rcginsight.com/about-us/)
Receiver General of Canada.
(URL for this site: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/recgen/txt/index-eng.html)
Reed Exhibition Companies serve Canada coast to coast, from market-specific regional shows to the largest manufacturing events in the country. Our success is driven by our ability to deliver the most influential buyers and specifiers in the many industries we serve.
(URL for this site: http://www.reedexpo.com/en/about-us/)
Online business magazine by the Globe and Mail.
(URL for this site: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/)
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