Running a small business is exciting, but often isolating. When questions arise, having trusted source guidance makes all the difference between stress and smart choices. Not to mention knowing exactly where to go, helps you get the answers you need, when you need them.
Huumans celebrates the people of small businesses and the people that support them. In the Huumans online community, small businesses can connect with other small businesses, interact with experts and more. Then there’s the Huumans network that connects you with a range of hand-selected service providers and tools like Finroy make running your business easier.
In service to small businesses, the Huumans community and provider network are available to everyone — no membership or fees required. While there are paid components to Finroy, the pricing and the tools are tailored to be affordable for small businesses.
There are a number of places small businesses can turn to. Some of the names you’ve likely heard before and some may be new. We’re also hoping to invite many of these advocates to the Huumans community so we can all work together to create the world’s best support system.
What it is: The CRA oversees taxes, benefits and related programs for most Canadian provinces and territories. (Revenu Québec provides these services for Québec.)
What it offers: The CRA has several resource portals dedicated to small businesss information.
In terms of the rules and regulations, the CRA is a primary source. If you’re unsure of what’s happening or a specific rule, go to the source. However, the CRA doesn’t always use the friendliest or easy-to-understand wording. In this case, talk to your professional advisor or find one you’d like in the Huumans provider network.
What it is: CFIB is Canada’s leading non-profit, representing more than 95,000 small and medium-sized businesses across industries and regions.
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What it is: The only bank in Canada designed solely to serve entrepreneurs at every stage from startup to expansion.
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What it is: The national organization that leads chambers of commerce all across Canada, advocating for businesses and communities across the counrty.
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What it is: A start-up incubator for Canadians aged 18-39 that combines modest financing with experienced mentorship.
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What it is: A network of 260+ non-profit, community-run organizations delivering loans, advisory services, and training in rural and remote regions.
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Join the Huumans small business community where you can get to know other small busines owners, meet Huumans team members, connect with experts and more. We look forward to meeting you. We also celebrate and thank all the organizations we listed above.