Prince’s Operation Entrepreneur

Prince’s Operation Entrepreneur is a national program for transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members interested in starting their own business. It offers the education, tools and resources needed to succeed as an entrepreneur.

Protecting your Intellectual Property in Export Markets

Consider taking steps to protect your intellectual property before you export abroad. Although Canada has ratified several treaties dealing with IP, you are still required to officially register your IP in a foreign country before your property is protected there. Copyrights are an exception to this rule. When you register for copyright protection in Canada, your protection is valid in any country that has signed the Berne Copyright Convention or other copyright treaties.

Provincial Government Laws

Every business operating in Nova Scotia must follow specific laws and regulations on when and how they operate. In fact, many factors such as your size, location, structure and industry will determine which laws apply to you. This website provides details on provincial regulations and how they may affect your business.

RBC – Preparing for Business Transition

Your RBC Business Advisor will work with you to:   Understand your business owner needs and goals, whether you want to grow or sell your business, or plan for your next adventure Complete a complimentary Business Owner Plan Discuss the right financial products and solutions to take you to the next stage in your journey

Research and Development Tax Credit

This credit offers tax relief to Nova Scotia corporations that incur qualified scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) expenditures made in Nova Scotia, as defined by the federal Income Tax Act. The credit is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is claimed in conjunction with federal SR&ED tax credits. The Nova Scotia credit should be claimed on Schedule 340 for taxation years 1998 and later. A 15 per cent rate is applicable to all corporations that incur SR&ED expenditures in Nova Scotia, regardless of size. Eligibility: This credit is based on qualified expenditures eligible for the federal SR&ED tax credit: R&D credit applicant is advised to prepare the federal SR&ED credit filing in preparation for the provincial credit – Federal credit is claimed on form T661 – Nova Scotia tax credit is claimed on schedule 340 of your Nova Scotia T2 form The federal credit rules are detailed and potential claimants are advised to review federal documentation regarding the SR&ED credit

Safety Check Inspections

Safety Check Inspections is an Occupational Health & Safety Training & Consulting Company, specializing in Confined Space Rescue. Locally owned and operated in Sydney, NS. “Tradesmen Training Tradesmen”   Services offered: OH&S Training  – NS Fall Protection, First Aid, Confined Space, AWP, Forklift, WHMIS, Scaffolding, Online Training, Professional Development Training, Energy Safety Canada Courses (Alberta Oil Sands Courses) Safety Consulting, Safety Advisors, Confined Space Rescue, Technicians Gas Monitor Calibrations, Equipment Rentals.

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Scotians is a global network of individuals passionate about Nova Scotia. Passionate about our economic success and the entrepreneurs that drive it. Made up of a diverse group of Nova Scotians, expats, friends, and alumni in over 20 countries, Scotians work to leverage their collective global experience to help us deliver brighter outcomes for all Nova Scotians. The Scotians Global Advisors Program supports Nova Scotia businesses looking to build their export capacity, improve their global competitiveness and/or enhance their global connections in support of their export goals. The Program facilitates introductions to experienced international business professionals with expertise relating to the needs identified by your business.   Find your Advisor at: Scotians.ca

Sell to the Government of Canada

Learn about selling to the Government of Canada. This event calendar can help you find learning opportunities held in your area or even online.

SENNS – Impact Investment Fund

The Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia (SENNS) has launched Nova Scotia’s first Impact Investment Fund, in partnership with the national Social Enterprise Ecosystem Project (S4ES), managed by SENNS partner, the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. Financing is available for social enterprises who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined on the Fund application form. The maximum amount of financing available is up to $15,000 per applicant.

SENNS-Research

The Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia (SENNS) is a non-profit member led society working on behalf of all of Nova Scotia’s Social Enterprise sector that contributes to the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being of Nova Scotia. Two reports recently completed by SENNS to assist social enterprise companies are the Social Enterprise Strategy  and the Mapping the Social Shift report that documents the social enterprise network in Nova Scotia