Resources and Tools
- Community Futures Centre West Resource Centre and Library
- Online Business Tools and Information
- Canadian Youth Business Foundation
- Partner Website Links
Community Future Centre West Resource Centre and Library
Our Resource Centre offers a wealth of information on topics such as:
- Demographics and statistics
- Community information
- Business profiles
- Self Counsel books
- Financial and time management
- Marketing and promotion
- Customer service
- Importing/exporting
- Business planning
- Careers
- Government programs and services
A computer is available for public use.
Through our office you can also access the resources of The Business Link in Edmonton, a service provided in part by the Canada Business Service Centre Network.
To reserve library time or time on the computer, please contact us.
Online Business Tools and Information
- AboutCom Small Business Information in Canada
- Business Owners Tool Kit
- The Small Business Knowledge Base
- Cochrane Biz Connection
- Resources for Employers (recruitment, retention, training, etc)
- BizPal
(BizPaL is an innovative project that provides entrepreneurs with simplified access to the information on permits and licences that they need to establish and run their businesses. This unique partnership among federal, provincial, territorial, regional and local governments is designed to cut through the paperwork burden and red tape that small business owners encounter)
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), is a national charity that provides start-up mentoring, financing and business resources for young Canadians, age 18-34, to create their own successful businesses.
Founded in 1996, CYBF is truly unique. It's an organization that is all about dreams, energy and momentum. It's an organization that supports youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to realize their full potential to launch a business. It's an organization that is helping to drive the Canadian economy by leading the future development of youth entrepreneurship both domestically and internationally.
Community Futures Centre West is a proud partner of CYBF. Through our office, individuals can apply for up to $15,000 funding. For more information on CYBF services visit http://www.cybf.ca or call CYBF at 1-800-464-2923.
Partner Website Links
Click here to view our partners and their website links.
