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Start Your Business

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Are you interested in starting a business in Windsor-Essex? You've come to the right place! At the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, we can help you get your business up and running. From helping you develop a business plan, to finding commercial real estate, we are a one-stop-shop for all your start-up needs. 

Learn about the basics of business startup by downloading our free Guide to Starting a Small Business. Contact us if you require this guide in a different language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Hindi available).

Guide to Starting a Small Business

FedDev Ontario - Small Business Services also offers multilingual business guides in 15 languages. Click below to access these resources.

Multilingual Business Guides

Getting started

Check out the following resources to help you get started with your new business venture.

 

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Take a self-assessment

This assessment will help evaluate your entrepreneurial traits to help you decide if starting a business is right for you.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-ASSESSMENT

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Windsor Office:

119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100
Windsor, ON N9A 5M7

519-253-6900
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Essex Office:

39 Maidstone Ave East, Unit 5
Essex, ON N8M 2J3

519-253-6900
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