Starting a Business in Canada

Starting a business can be a challenging and rewarding endeavour. With the right planning, resources, and groundwork you'll enjoy a better chance of success.

Research Your Idea

Find out if your business idea will work

Write a Business Plan

Clarify your idea and get it in writing

Finance Your Business

Find the money and manage your cashflow

Consider Business Compliance

Think about the legal stuff

Products & Services

TD Business Accounts, lines of credit, and more

Products and services to help get you started

Small Business Bank Accounts

Discover the benefits of a TD Small Business Bank Account to meet your business needs.

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Business Credit Cards

Choose the cash back, travel rewards, or low interest rate credit card that fits your business needs.

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Receiving & Making Payments

Keep your cash flow moving successfully and stay on top of things.

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Tools & Calculators

Write a Business Plan

Download our business plan template.

Calculate Start-up Costs

Download our start-up costs template.

Cash Flow Calculator

Figure out your income vs expenses.

Loan Calculator

Determine your monthly interest and payments.

Articles on Starting Your Business

Four Steps to Find Out if Your New Idea Will Work

Research, validate, talk to industry insiders, and test your idea to ensure it has what it takes to succeed.
Selling Online and Other Ways to Expand Your Business

Marketplaces, subscription models, drop-shipping, and freemium offers are four ways to expand your business online.
Sources of Small Business Funding

Ways to fund your business include: self-financing, partnering with another business, angel investors, grants.