Turn your business idea into reality with a practical, step-by-step course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start and operate a business in Quebec and Canada.
Whether you are starting from scratch, launching a side business, becoming self-employed, or preparing to grow an existing idea, this course will help you understand the essential steps involved in building a legitimate and well-organized business.
What You Will Learn
During this course, you will learn:
- How to develop and evaluate your business idea
- How to create a basic business plan
- The differences between sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation
- How to register a business in Quebec and Canada
- Understanding the NEQ (Québec Enterprise Number)
- Business names and registration requirements
- Understanding GST/HST and QST
- Basic business tax and accounting responsibilities
- Business bank accounts and financial organization
- Understanding permits and licences
- Basic invoicing, expenses, and record keeping
- Introduction to hiring employees and payroll responsibilities
- Understanding business insurance and other common requirements
- How to market your business and find customers
- Resources, programs, and support available to entrepreneurs
- How to prepare your business for future growth
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- First-time entrepreneurs
- Newcomers interested in starting a business in Quebec
- Students and young entrepreneurs
- Self-employed professionals
- Freelancers and independent contractors
- Anyone considering opening a small business
- Existing entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of business requirements
From Idea to Business
Starting a business can seem complicated when you don’t know where to begin. This course breaks the process into clear and manageable steps so you can understand what to do, where to register, what responsibilities you may have, and how to move forward confidently.
Your idea. Your business. Your future.
Topics of Course
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Module 1 – Introduction to Business
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Module 2 – Registration Process & Compliance
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Module 3 – Grants & Funding
