National Bank of Canada has developed a website featuring services and information geared to SMEs such as financing options available to them and advice on business plans and managing receivables. These centres use a credit scoring system based on the company payment history that allows for quicker decision-making without the company having to provide business or personal security. The main purpose of this publication is to brief clients on a given sector of activity. The first issue focussed on the manufacturing sector. Today's Entrepreneur , sponsored by Royal Bank, is for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Canadian entrepreneurs provide strategies and tips for success.
Royal Bank is one of three corporate sponsors of the Step Ahead program, which teams new women entrepreneurs with experienced female mentors. How to Attract Investors and Apply for Business Loans is available from HSBC Bank Canada in English, French and Chinese. CIBC's small business seminar program, Managing and Financing Independent Business , is a two-day seminar designed to give small business owners practical tools needed to develop and expand their businesses. National Bank of Canada has established Management Clinics for SMEs which deal with receivables management and self-diagnosing of strengths and weaknesses of a business. Your Home Office and Small Business Program is a video series for home entrepreneurs and small businesses sponsored in part by Scotiabank.