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Discover the key steps to starting your own business

Dreaming of being your own boss, but not quite sure how to make it happen? See what's involved in starting a new business from scratch, and what to expect in the early days of running your own business.

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Entrepreneur's toolkit

Free tools to help you run a more successful business.

See if you have what it takes to run your own business.

Prepare a professional business plan that will guide your business and increase your chances of getting financing.

How to put together a winning loan request.

Use this free business loan calculator to calculate your monthly payments and the interest cost of your loan.

Find out if buying or leasing is better for your business.

With this free training, you will be equipped with the basic financial knowledge and skills you need to manage your business’s finances and make sound decisions to guide your company’s growth (cash flow, financial reports, profits…). Learn more.

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