We call it Capacity Building and there are several training modules, most about a day long, that are available to help your organization grow. These modules have been developed by REDBs, our umbrella organization NLREDA and the Department of INTRD.

The key to your success will be a great business plan - we call it your road map!

Here is a link to an online business planning tool. It is interactive and allows you to add and change your information easily and without cost.

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/138/

There are plenty of rules and regulations for businesses. Check out BizPal at the Town of HVGB website here...

http://www.happyvalley-goosebay.com/home/bizpal.htm

When you have worked through your idea and are ready to look for other supports (including financial), consider the following organizations that may be able to help you.

Just for women - NLOWE Katherine Baikie Pottle http://www.nlowe.org/

If you have aboriginal heritage - ABC Ulnooweg Anne Hart
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/abc/abt/index-eng.asp

For additional funding - CBDC Labrador http://www.cbdc.ca/index.php?rid=40

Interested in Agriculture? - Growing Forward http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1248967330266&lang=eng

Manufacturing - INTRD http://www.intrd.gov.nl.ca/intrd/

If you are a Craftsperson or Artisan - CIDP http://www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/about/funding.asp