Foreword

Starting a Small Business is designed to help you explore the possibility of starting your own small business.

It is one of a series of guides which has been developed and published by Alberta Economic Development & Tourism (ED&T) to assist small business owner/operators in Alberta. The other guides are the following:

Starting a Home-Based Business
Marketing for Small Business
Managing a Small Business
Recordkeeping for Small Business
Financial Planning for Small Business

These guides are available at all ED&T offices listed in Appendix B.

After reading this guide and before launching your business, you may wish to consult with an accountant, lawyer, business mentor, business management consultant, government agency, educational institution, business or other association suitable to your type of business.

Various federal, provincial, and municipal agencies also provide counselling and advice on starting a small business. Please check for services in your area.