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How to start a business – Your business structure

How to start a business – Your business structure

Cost: Free

Duration: 15 minutes

Course Format: E-learning

Language: Available in English or French

Device Compatibility: Computer (optimal), tablet, smart phone

Category: Start or buy a business

Level: Basic

Author: BDC

Note: To have the best learning experience, we recommend you view this course on a computer with the latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox and a strong Wi-Fi connection. If you decide to view this course on a mobile device, we recommend you use Chrome.

When starting your business, you will need to determine the type of business structure that best fits your needs. This short course will introduce you to the most common business structures and lay out the steps you’ll need to take to name and register your business. You’ll also hear from a BDC expert on what to consider when structuring your business.

At the end of the course, you’ll be able to work on your ideas in a handy travel journal—a great place to keep notes and start working on your business structure. Your journal will also contain tips on, and additional resources for doing business in Canada.

This course is part of the comprehensive program, How to Start a Business, which guides you through all aspects of starting a business in Canada.

The program covers the following topics: 

  • defining your business structure
  • an overview of the business plan
  • financing your business
  • hiring and retaining employees
  • marketing
  • sales
  • networking

Click here if you would like to enroll in the program instead.

Enroll for free and enjoy many benefits:

  • stop anytime and save your session
  • easily resume your course
  • keep your course history
  • win awards and badges

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