The following companies/organizations are Investors of the Cape Breton Partnership and offer services specific to business development.
TD Bank Financial Group
As a top 10 North American bank, TD aims to stand out from its peers by having a differentiated brand – anchored in our proven business model, and rooted in a desire to give our customers, communities and colleagues the confidence to thrive in a changing world. Our small business banking includes: Business Bank Account (Canadian and US Dollar) Merchant Solutions (Debit and Credit Processing) Business Credit Cards Payroll Services Cash flow management – Overdrafts and Lines of Credit
READ MOREDoug Arsenault
Account Manager-Small Business Banking
292 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia
902-539-3640 ext 300
douglas.arsenault@td.com
Visit websiteThe Breton Law Group
The Breton Law Group is a law firm dedicated to providing their clients with excellent service, trusted advice and sound direction. Their lawyers are an experienced and skilled group of advisors. Some of Sydney’s most accomplished lawyers have merged together to form a powerful team. The Breton Law Group is pleased to offer their clients a full range of legal services. The Breton Law Group offers personal services to their clients in the areas of real estate transactions, estate planning and family law. They also offer a considerable range of business services including strategic advice, corporate structures and commercial transactions, tax planning, labour and employment advice. The Breton Law Group has experienced litigators and mediators available to assist you. Their firm is supported by an experienced and responsive staff. The Breton Law Group employs clerical and administrative staff as well as a full complement of property, corporate and litigation paralegal support. This support enables them to offer their clients timely and trusted advice in a cost effective manner. They invite you to come in and talk to them for a complete profile of their team and services. The Breton Law Group look forward to working with you.
READ MORETrifos Design Consultants
Trifos Design Consultants is an Architectural/Interior-Design Firm providing a broad range of services; including complete architectural design, interior design, working drawings and specifications, restoration & heritage design, historic-building assessments, site selection, space planning, master planning, development studies, feasibility studies, materials research, construction-administration services, building surveys, assessment reports, area certifications/analysis, cost advice, and furniture & fittings selection. Noted for excellence in design and Client service, Trifos Design Consultants has been in operation since 1986, with a full staff complement of architectural, design, technical, and administrative personnel.
READ MOREVibe Creative Group
Vibe Creative Group is a creative agency that works on a national stage. Since 2002, the Vibe team has provided exceptional marketing communications results for businesses, organizations and governments within Nova Scotia and across Canada. There are many things that make us who we are – our people, our clients, our ideas. From branding and digital marketing to event coordination, interiors and strategic planning, our dynamic team is ready to work with you to deliver clear, effective marketing communications through inspired design. Our services include: Strategic Branding Creative Graphic Design Web Design Public Relations Consulting Interiors
READ MORETracey Boutilier
Owner
181 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 6H2
902-539-3870
tracey@vibecreativegroup.com
Visit websiteVirtual Adviser Program
Get one-on-one support from an experienced business adviser. Our free Virtual Adviser Program powered by BoomersPlus.com will match you with a seasoned professional to help you solve a unique challenge your business is facing during this difficult time. The program is available to businesses operating in Cape Breton. The Virtual Adviser Program is powered by BoomersPlus.com which specializes in matching organizations with seasoned talent to fill project or term roles. Their network includes thousands of professionals, managers and executives ready to share their experience and expertise.
READ MOREShannon McNeil
Business Planning Advisor
285 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS,
902-562-0122
shannon@capebretonpartnership.com
Visit websiteVMP Group
VMP Group is all about engagement, from engaging their clients, to understanding their goals, to developing digital solutions, to helping them engage their customers. It’s a philosophy that’s been working for more than two decades.
READ MOREGovernment of Canada Business-E-business Security, Privacy, and Legal Requirements
There are several strategies that can help you reduce the risks you and your customers face when doing business online. Be aware of these risks and take steps to deal with them before they become problem including: Protecting your clients Security Privacy Privacy policy Credit and debit card handling Legal requirements for e-business
READ MOREGovernment of Canada Business-Employment Equity and Human Rights
As an employer, you have the responsibility to create a work environment where employees are treated with respect. That means ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment in the workplace. This information will help you understand your obligations related to employment equity and human rights
READ MOREGovernment of Canada Business-Marketing, Advertising and Sales Regulations
Attracting new customers to your business is essential, but you need to follow a few rules. This document provides an overview of the key regulations, permits and licenses related to marketing, advertising and sales.
READ MOREGovernment of Canada Business-Succession Planning
Find the right strategy for selling your business or handing it over to someone else, whether it be an employee, a family member, a friend or another entrepreneur. Why plan for business succession? When do you start planning, and how? What are your options? Seeking professional services What is the value of your business? What are the financial, legal and tax implications of business succession? How do you prepare for transition? Additional resources on succession planning
READ MOREGovernment of Canada Business-Trademark
A trademark can protect a combination of words, sounds or designs used to distinguish your goods or services from those of others in the marketplace. Learn about, search or apply for registration.
READ MOREcatherine.vardy@canada.ca
Visit websiteHow to Do Business in the EU– A guide for Canadian Business
This guide provides Canadian companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overview of European Union (EU) legislation affecting their exports to Europe. The guide covers legislation harmonized by the EU but does not describe specific rules that exist within EU member states.
READ MOREiAdvance Pathways
Funded by the Government of Canada, iAdvance Pathways provides career coaching and accelerates the employment prospects for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) that are unemployed and underemployed in Canada
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iAdvance Pathways assists employers by providing wage subsidies for hiring skilled newcomers, as well as by providing upskilling opportunities and best practices techniques for recruiting, hiring, and integrating internationally educated professionals. Contact us to learn more! Participant Eligibility Criteria Be a Newcomer to Canada (landed in Canada within the last 5 years) Be a Permanent resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen or a person for whom refugee protection has been bestowed under the Immigration Refugee and Protection Act, and be legally entitled to work in Canada Be a resident of Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, or Alberta, Canada Is unemployed or underemployed at the time of the application Have ability to commit to complete the six-month program Hold a Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field. Have a Language level CLB7 or higher Employer Eligibility Criteria Be a registered business in the Province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, or Alberta Located in the Province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, or Alberta Be a company in the Canada’s digital/ICT industry Willingness to provide a work integrated learning placement for iAdvance Pathways Willing to hire the participant as an employee on payroll Abide by all the Labour standard Laws of the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, or Alberta Have Comprehensive Liability Insurance
READ MOREIG Wealth Management
Life is constantly changing, which is why you need a plan, and a pro-active advisor, that can adapt with your evolving needs and goals. We help you create a financial plan – an IG Living Plan – that moves and grows along with your life. Our goal? To improve your financial well-being and make sure you can embrace all of life’s possibilities. Solutions for your evolving business Whatever stage your business is at, we can help expand your operations, attract & retain employees, and maximize year-end profits. Whether your looking to pay yourself, invest, plan for succession, receive tax advice and help with planning, get advice on insurance, or deciding to incorporate, our advisors will work with you to help you make the right decision for your and your business.
READ MOREDoug MacKenzie
Financial Advisor
265 Prince Street, Sydney, NS
902-562-5000 ext 249
902-577-5371
doug.mackenzie@investorsgroup.com
Visit websiteIndigenous Community Support Fund
The health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples is and will remain a top priority for all. Canada recognizes that First Nations, Inuit and Métis are among the most at-risk and that during this crisis. In particular, those in remote and fly-in only parts of the country are uniquely vulnerable. Communities are incredibly resilient and full of solutions and innovative ideas. This is why we must support distinctions-based measures to improve public health response for Indigenous communities and provide them with the flexibility they need to address the specific needs identified by communities and their members. This fund provides Indigenous leadership and organizations with the flexibility needed to design and implement community-based solutions to prevent, prepare and respond to the spread of COVID-19 within their communities. These funds can be used for measures including, but not limited to: preparedness measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 mental health assistance and emergency response services support for Elders and vulnerable community members measures to address food insecurity, such as support for the purchase, transportation and distribution of food, and access to traditional foods through hunting and fishing in the event of outbreaks educational and other support for children The request process for needs-based support is open and Indigenous communities and organizations can request funding now for funding covering the period until March 31, 2023. For formula-based funding allocated directly to First Nation, Inuit and Métis Nation communities, there is no deadline or request process. Direct allocations flow through existing agreements.
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