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GDI BUSINESS FAST-TRACK PROGRAM

Cohort #3 Resources Page

Lesson #1 - Getting started

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/ENeN7Dlx660
  2. Realtor.ca for searching businesses for sale - https://www.realtor.ca/
  3. Franchise Expo - https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/edmonton-visitor

Lesson #2 - Feasibility and research

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/Ug4XjEBxkEM
  2. BizPal website - https://bizpal.ca/
  3. Saskatoon neighbourhood profiles - https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/planning/planning-publications-maps/planning-publications
  4. Regina neighbourhood profiles - https://www.regina.ca/about-regina/maps/neighbourhood-profiles/
  5. SK Startup reports - https://skstartup.ca/how-we-help/market-research-reports/
  6. Startup and operating cost spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17wdeuE5QiwSZWcOuAPRX_GcuwF3yaPrfUcDGZsprkHs/copy?usp=sharing
  7. Commercial property search - https://www.realtor.ca/

Lesson #3 - Legal structure and registration

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/nHdtfGtUvpE
  2. ISC Customer Portal - https://corporateregistry.isc.ca/
  3. Business name rules - https://www.isc.ca/CorporateRegistry/RegisteringaBusiness/SearchandReserveaBusinessName/ChoosingabusinessName/Pages/Name-Rules-for-All-Entity-Types.aspx
  4. Business name protection - https://www.isc.ca/CorporateRegistry/RegisteringaBusiness/SearchandReserveaBusinessName/ChoosingabusinessName/Pages/Name-Protection.aspx
  5. Legal structures - https://www.isc.ca/CorporateRegistry/RegisteringaBusiness/Chooseabusinesstype/Pages/default.aspx
  6. BC Legal structure wizard - https://entity-selection-prod.apps.silver.devops.gov.bc.ca/
  7. Canada Trademarks Database - https://ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/trademark-search/srch
  8. Canada Corporations Registry - https://ised-isde.canada.ca/cbr-rec/en/search
  9. NAICS code database - https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=1369825
  10. NAICS code searching - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/report-business-income-expenses/industry-codes.html
  11. PST business name lookup - https://sets.saskatchewan.ca/rptp/portal/footer/pst-registry/!ut/p/z1/jVDBUoMwEP2WHriy2wGK4y1e0FrRDtJCLg7FNEQDyYQUft9UT7YWu3va3ffe7lugUADtqkHwygrVVdLVJV28heQ-wbsMn3Hucv2QL19IjAGGc9ieAMgmxnW2CFJ8TQJMQqDX8PFCELyOPwGg0_JboCcrzh38p7EEyqXa_byLdLvghgM1bM8MM_7BuHZjre5vPfRwHEefK8Ul82vVevgXpVG9heI3EkpnNL5o9BEhOx46CDZCqXu7Uuoz1xmrTN1sjk03FK2Wohb2Sb0zCaU1B_b9v0lZ3eZ5gR-RHFb7NI2GiMxmX3OSpgU!/#Z7_4AHG0BS0O01010QIUJPA7030K0
  12. How to reserve a name and register - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCH2dA9QE3I
  13. How to incorporate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDPp3nSBiYM
  14. How to formally register a business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA9GBk5O2qg
  15. What to do after registering a business in Saskatchewan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seYctZzqwCM
  16. The difference between trade name, trademark and domain name - https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/corporate-information/intellectual-property-blog/difference-between-trade-name-trademark-and-domain-name
  17. The difference between a corporate name, trade name, brand name and domain name - https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/episode-22-what-difference-between-corporate-name-trade-name-brand-name-and-domain-name

Lesson #4 - Location and licensing

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/z91KvysFLhI
  2. Colliers property listings page - https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/property-search#f:listingtype=[All%20Listings]
  3. ICR property listings page - https://www.icrcommercial.com/properties/
  4. Saskatoon zoning bylaw map - https://digital-zoning-bylaw-9990-citysaskatoon.hub.arcgis.com/apps/20597b40346845c8ac42539278072319/explore
  5. Saskatoon building permits - https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/building-development-construction
  6. Saskatoon list of permits needed - https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/homebuilding-renovations-improvements/getting-started/building-permits
  7. Saskatchewan building standards - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/housing-development-construction-and-property-management/building-and-technical-standards
  8. Saskatoon specialty business licences - https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/business-licenses/start-business/specialized-requirements
  9. Saskatoon regular business licence - https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/business-licenses/business-licence-online
  10. BizPal - https://bizpal.ca/
  11. Saskatchewan regulated professions - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/to-work/regulated-occupations-and-licensing-requirements
  12. Regina business licences - https://www.regina.ca/bylaws-permits-licences/licences/business-licences/
  13. Swift Current business licences - https://www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/planning-growth-development/permits-and-licences/business-licences

Lesson #5 - Financial Preparation

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/36yO4jiXdhs
  2. Canada Business Benefits Finder - https://innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca/innovation/s/?language=en_CA
  3. Sample business plan - https://magnaltus.com/startup-resources
  4. Credit score calculation - https://www.equifax.ca/personal/education/credit-score/articles/-/learn/how-are-credit-scores-calculated/
  5. Clarence Campeau Development Fund - https://www.clarencecampeau.com/
  6. Gabriel Dumont Institute Training and Employment -  https://gdins.org/iset/entrepreneurship/

Lesson #6 - Banking and bookkeeping

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/qu0HBqvpc-g
  2.  Bookkeeping template - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R5l0eKycAOzCTvQFRBGI9hjL8Dx0dpbpkk96Jh1LbK8/copy?gid=904151223#gid=904151223
  3. Bookkeeping template video - https://youtu.be/nTcseESLwCg
  4. Invoice template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o94XzWof3y99fbKi1FeZvuwSZLzTazNPeMu3n2bTzqc/copy?tab=t.0
  5. Invoice template video - https://youtu.be/JrEk8lP3tZI
  6. Receipt template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i-joaHdg3Tyvolba4pggjBoiOlFzTsQNtJ8a5MXh6DA/copy?tab=t.0
  7. Receipt template - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuwnzsj1znk
  8. Avalon Accounting YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AvalonAccounting

Lesson #7 - Incomes tax and sales tax

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/OwVo2CStCg0
  2. PST Bulletins and registration- https://sets.saskatchewan.ca/rptp/portal/footer/taxinformation/provincial-sales-tax/!ut/p/z1/jZDLDoJADEW_hi2tPMbRHY4R0MRHUMHZmJEgEBUMM8rv-1wZRbprc05vWuAQAS_ENU-FystCHO_9hpOt5XguDgKc0d6yg4tgNFmvCTNxakL4BGaOxTxG0fSmvo0k8IcGGXYMRAt4Gx9_lIPt_AaAN68PgX9EuC7BBaOGb3fZA3oDTSf-CxkDT4_l7vVPp9iZNAVeJfukSir9Ut3HmVJn2ddQw7qudSnkQag4S2pR6LHQ8JuXlVJB9AWH82m1ijCfn0Iqb4Ry_ak!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
  3. GST general information - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4022/general-information-gst-hst-registrants.html
  4. GST registration - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/account-register.html
  5. Business expenses page - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/business-expenses.html
  6. CRA tax liaison officer meetings - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/compliance/liaison-officer-initiative-loi.html
  7. CRA webinars and other events - https://skstartup.ca/events/
  8. Other business education webinars - https://businesslink.ca/events/
  9. GST information for First Nations - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/charge-collect-indigenous-peoples.html
  10. CRA business video gallery - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/cra-multimedia-library/businesses-video-gallery.html
  11. CRA's asset depreciation rates - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/report-business-income-expenses/claiming-capital-cost-allowance/classes.html

Lesson #8 - Insurance and employees

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/xV2TO5apaxg
  2. Types of business insurance - https://www.zensurance.com/blog/10-essential-types-of-business-insurance-for-small-businesses-in-canada?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=business_insurance&utm_term&utm_content=739786709717&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16114522928&gbraid=0AAAAADRh4zR9N1qrT4Zpe-O6ACSIhD-FE&gclid=CjwKCAjw87XBBhBIEiwAxP3_A_tVlPIw8ONP9oeDWdN32eNiortlo5W9eNlvd_f7tYxWQWJW3TmeChoCExsQAvD_BwE
  3. Zen Insurance quotes - https://app.zensurance.com/quote#
  4. Employee vs. contractor information - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4110/employee-self-employed.html
  5. Payroll account set up - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/payroll/open-manage-payroll-account.html
  6. Payroll deductions calculator - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/digital-services-businesses/payroll-deductions-online-calculator.html
  7. Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation - https://www.wcbsask.com/
  8. T4 slip - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/payroll/completing-filing-information-returns/t4-information-employers/t4-slip.html
  9. Saskatchewan Employment Standards - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/employment-standards
  10. Labour Standard webinar - https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/909193170511899905
  11. WCB industry premiums rates - https://www.wcbsask.com/premium-rates-and-how-theyre-set

Lesson #9 - Branding and marketing

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/rA5SgeuM-vo
  2. Website performance test - https://pagespeed.web.dev/
  3. VistaPrint Logo Maker - https://www.vistaprint.ca/logomaker
  4. Métis Business Directory - https://saskmetisworks.ca/
  5. Provincial Indigenous Business Directory - https://saskchamber.com/initiatives/indigenous-business-directory/
  6. Federal Indigenous Business Directory - https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/rea-ibd
  7. Women's Business Directory - https://wesk.ca/find-a-women-owned-business/
  8. GoDaddy domain names - https://www.godaddy.com/en-ca/domains
  9. Google Business Profile video #1 - https://youtu.be/ACTVTJSSNAk
  10. Google Business Profile video #2 - https://youtu.be/7qPtHzb0fjE
  11. Google Gemini AI app - https://gemini.google.com/app
  12. Canva design platform - https://www.canva.com/

Lesson #10 - Strategic partnerships and networking

  1. Lesson recording - https://youtu.be/zbv9I00Azo4
  2. Feedback form - https://forms.gle/oo26dLrcox5S7vjA8
  3. Business Link events - https://businesslink.ca/events/
  4. Sask Startup events - https://skstartup.ca/news-events/
  5. SYPE - https://sype.ca/
  6. BNI - https://bnisk.ca/en-CA/findachapter
  7. Community Futures events - https://cfsask.ca/training-and-events

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