Your Business Counsellor provides one-on-one support before, during and after you open your business. Business counselling takes place at ISANS and continues at your place of business after start-up and during business growth.

Your Business Counsellor helps you:

• Make informed decisions
• Identify available resources
• Build your professional networks
• Stay informed of business workshops and events
• Access free legal and/or accounting services if appropriate
• Create an action plan
• Connect with other business service providers, associations and organizations that can benefit you and your business

Your Business Counsellor will also provide you with a copy of Connections – An Immigrant’s Guide to Starting a Business in Nova Scotia to help you understand business culture in Nova Scotia.