In the past most people learned to become entrepeneurs the hard way - through trial and error. Times have changed. Today hundreds of institutions in Canada are offering entrepeneurial courses.There are also government-sponsored programs, both at the federal and provincial levels.Check the list below to find programs and resources that meet your needs.

FirstCapital Challenge
First Capital Challenge is an annual $50,000 competition for the best plan to start a high potential new business in Kingston, Ontario. The competition invites anyone from anywhere to put their ideas to work in exciting new Kingston-based companies. If you are looking for a business idea, come to the workshops for tips on finding and starting a great business.
Website: http://www.firstcapitalchallenge.com/

Aboriginal Youth Business Council (AYBC)
A resource designed specifically for First nation, Metis and Inuit youth entrepeneurs, AYBC offers both inspiration anv resources for enterprising young people.
Website: http://www.infonet.nextsteps.ca/abself.html

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
ACOA is a federal agency that works toward the succesful development of business and job opportunities in Atlantic Canada.Through its partner offices and agencies, ACOA offers both entrepeneurship development and business strat-up programs, as well as a myriad of small business resources.
Website: http://www.acoa.ca

The Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC provides solutions to today's business challenges to help small businesses develop into tomorrow's business leaders. BDC's experienced, highly-trained account managers and business consultants provide superior, customized service to meet the individual needs of entrepreneurs at every stage of their business development.
Website: http://www.bdc.ca/

Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC)
Located across Canada and online, the CBSC's provide a wide and useful range of government information for Canadian business people, including info guides on various business topics, small business workshops and an interactive online business planner.
Website: http://www.cbsc.org

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping enterprising young people achieve their business dreams, the CYBF's new Youth Business website offers specific info on everything from sales and marketing to taxation, accounting and human resources.
Website: http://www.youthbusiness.com

Industry Canada
This government department offers a plethora of online resources for small business including step-by-step start-up info, expert advice, software tools, directories, online filing service ans a selff-evaluation guide.
Website: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca

Mentors, Ventures and Plans
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education's website offers advice for first-time entrepeneurs and people just starting to think about becoming an entrepeneur.
Website: http://www.mvp.cfee.org

Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program
SEA offers individuals on employment insurance or social assistance the opportunity to receive business training and financial assistance in developing their entreprise. Contact your local Human Resources Canada employment office(for info on the SEA program in your community.
Website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WEDC)
WEDC promotes entrepeneurial development of the economy through a network with over 100 points of service in Western Canada.Its services include programs, workshops, self-assesment tools, info guides, financing and legal resources.
Website: http://www.wd.gc.ca

Youth Resource Network of Canada
The Youth Resource Network of Canada website offers a section devoted to links about entrepeneurship.
Website: http://www.youth.gc.ca/

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