Foreword

Financial Planning for Small Business is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of financial planning.

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 Small Business
Starting a Home-based Business
Marketing a Small Business
Managing a Small Business
Recordkeeping 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. Also, check to see if there is a home-based business association in your area that can assist you.

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