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Small Business Development

The Small Business Development Branch plays a key role in providing business services in Manitoba.

The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre is Manitoba ’s best resource to ensure that businesses and entrepreneurs in every part of Manitoba have access to government information that is accurate, timely and relevant.

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Services for Small Business

Manitoba Film Loan Guarantee Program (The Province will provide a guarantee to a maximum of 20 percent of the loan amount)
If you need financial assistance to start your business or guidance on where to begin, check out the Manitoba Business Start Program.

Forms for Applicants:
- Business Start Loan Application Book Nov 06 (112 KB pdf)
- Business Start Loan Application on line Sept 06 (650 KB)

Forms for Lenders:
- Initial Processing Instructions - Business Start Loan Guarantee Program (19 KB pdf)
- Consolidated Regulation 2006 (111KB pdf)
- Statutory Declaration 2006 (15 KB pdf)
- Equity Requirments - Business Start Loan (107 KB pdf)
- Business Evaluation Form (23 KB pdf)

Do you need help with marketing your business but don't have the funds to hire someone? Contact the Manitoba Marketing Network and hook up with business owners who will share their marketing experiences.
The Effective Marketing for Entrepreneurs Workshop is presented free of charge by consultants from Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade (Small Business Development). Topics include:
- What is marketing?
- What customers want and what you are offering
- e-Business
- The buying steps
- How prices are established
- Promotion and advertising
For dates and times as well as to register for this one day workshop, contact Christianna Klassen at (204) 984-0037 or 1-800-665-2019 or by e-mail at klassen.christianna@cbsc.ic.gc.ca. Counselling services are available to entrepreneurs with a business plan who are seeking guidance on their plan before approaching a lender. These services are also available to existing business owners who are planning to change the direction or focus of their business and want to discuss these options with a business counsellor. This service is free, however, appointments are required.

Here are some publications for entrepreneurs on various aspects of starting a business (PDF format).

The Ota-Miska is an Aboriginal resource manual listing federal and provincial government departments as well as non-government organizations who provide programs and services for Aboriginal peoples.

If you live outside of Winnipeg, the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre has 24 regional sites throughout Manitoba to serve you. Whether you are just starting up, expanding an existing business or researching information, our regional staff can help you find the information you need. Locate the office near you.

Contact Information

Small Business Development Branch
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade
c/o Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
P.O. Box 2609, 250 - 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4B3
Phone: (204) 984-2272 or toll free 1-800-665-2019
Fax: (204) 983-3852
TTY: 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

In Brandon:
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade Western Regional Office
Room 131, 340 - 9th Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2
Phone: (204) 726-6250
Fax: (204) 726-6403

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