Deadline: 15-Aug-22
The Starter Company Plus program is offering business owners and entrepreneurs training, mentorship and funding opportunities to start or grow an existing business.
Funding Information
- After the 15-week training, you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5000.00.
- If approved for the grant, you will commit to an additional 3 months of participation in the program. (Further training and networking opportunities)
Benefits
The duration of the program is 15 weeks in which you will receive:
- Assistance with developing your business plan
- Training on all aspects of running a small business
- Ongoing support for running your business
- Coaching and mentoring
- Networking opportunities
- On-site support through a site visit
Eligibility Criteria
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You are eligible for Starter Company Plus if you are:
- Proposing a new company, expansion of an existing company or buying an existing business;
- Not a full time student and not returning to school full time;
- A resident of Ontario;
- A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
- Prepared to complete the business training components of the Starter Company Plus Program as prescribed by your Small Business Enterprise Centre Program Provider;
- Prepared to commit to a minimum average of 35 hours a week running the business once up and running;
- If you’re applying for the grant money, you must demonstrate 25% matching funds in cash or in-kind assets
- Prepared to attend all required training and mentorship meetings.
- Have not received a government business grant in the past
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Almost any type of business is eligible, as long as it:
- A sole proprietorship or a corporation where the applicant will be the majority shareholder
- A partnership
- An independent business venture
- Social enterprise
- Fits the Canada Revenue Agency definition of being self-employed
- Operates at arm’s length from family business ventures
- Operates in Ontario
- Operates full-time as defined in the business plan
- Maintains its own books and records
- Follows government rules and regulations for operating a business.
For more information, visit Starter Company Plus.
For more information, visit https://muskokasmallbusiness.ca/programs/