Resources

Government Business Support Programs

One Tool – All levels of government

Find programs and services to help your business grow.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business or a not-for-profit organization, Business Benefits Finder will assist you in locating the programs that are meaningful to you.

Starting a Business

The following is designed to help you locate more information for starting your own business in the Trenval Region.

The Start-up Checklist is followed by other internet sites that will be beneficial to your research in developing your business plan. Don’t forget to browse Starting a Business in Canada

Be sure to also check out the Business Plan outline .

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 613-961-7999 and our staff will be pleased to assist you in your research.
For your convenience, listed below are telephone numbers for area municipal offices:

City of Quinte West 613-392-2841
City of Belleville 613-968-6481
Township of Tyendinaga 613-396-1944
Municipality of Stirling – Rawdon 613-395-3380
Town of Deseronto 613-396-2440

Business Plan

Every business should have a comprehensive and up-to-date business plan. The downloadable files below can assist you in developing yours. If you need more information on business plans, please call us at 613-961-7999.

Business Plan Documents

Download a Business Plan Outline here (If you do not already have a business plan)

Download a Cash Flow Projection Form and Income Statement for Business Plan ( for those who wish to complete their Cash Flow Projection in this manner, please submit the completed form with business plan.)

Business Resources

Market Research & Statistics

Performance Plus – Benchmark Your Business https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pp-pp.nsf/eng/Home
Statistics Canada https://www.statcan.gc.ca/
Community Profiles https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E
Research and Business Intelligence https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/research.html

Finance and Cash Flow

Canadian Bankers’ Association https://www.cba.ca/
Calculate Your Break-Even Point Canada Business https://trenval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Break-Even-Other-ratios2.xls
Services for Entrepreneurs – Cash Flow Guide https://trenval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cash_flow_guide.pdf
Master Your Cash Flow, A Guide for Entrepreneurs. Canada Customs and Revenue Agency https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/cra-canada.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=redirect&utm_source=cra-arc.gc.ca_redirect

Marketing and Social Media

Social Media – A Guide for Entrepreneurs https://trenval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SMeBook_2012_EN.pdf

Franchise

Canadian Franchise Association<https://www.cfa.ca/
Buying a Franchise<https://trenval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/BUYING-A-FRANCHISE2.pdf – Information to consider before buying a franchise.

Exporting

Export Development Corporation https://www.edc.ca/

Top Trends Affectioning Canadian Businesses https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/blog/top-trends-affecting-canadian-businesses
Retail Trends https://nrf.com/blog/25-predictions-for-the-retail-industry-in-2025
Canadian Business Trends and Insightshttps://chamber.ca/?s=Canadian+Business+Trends+and+Insights
IBIS World – Industries in Growth Stage Cycle in Canada 2024 https://www.ibisworld.com/canada/industry-trends/industries-in-growth-stage/

Additional Resources

Canada Business Service Centre https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html
Canada Innovation Centre https://www.innovationcentre.ca/
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) https://agriculture.canada.ca/
Resource for Indigenous Entrepreneurs https://www.startupcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SC_Indigenous_Entrepreneur_Resources.pdf
Resource for Women Entrepreneurs https://www.startupcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Resources-for-Women-Entrepreneurs-2022.pdf
Resource for Newcomer Entrepreneurs https://www.startupcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SC_Newcomer_Entrepreneur_Resources.pdf

Succession Planning

Succession planning is not just a proactive strategy, it is the cornerstone of ensuring the continued success and growth of our organization.
It is imperative to have a plan in place that guarantees a smooth transition of leadership and talent within our organization. Whether you are a seasoned executive, a department head, or an emerging leader, succession planning plays a pivotal role in our collective journey toward sustained success.

Download: Succession Planning – Readiness Assessment
Download: Succession Planning Options – Pros & Cons
Download: Succession plan template