Business resources
The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland provides free consultations, business information and resources for every stage of your business planning or business growth development.
Contact the BECN for free worksheets, tools, and templates on various topics or to speak to an Advisor to help start or grow your business.
Our resources include:
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- Competitor Analysis
- Starting Your Business Checklist
- Business Plan Template
- Business Planning 101
- Business Model Canvas Tool
- SWOT Analysis
- Marketing Plan Template
- Cash Flow Worksheet
- Start Up Expense Worksheet
- How to Price and Cost My Products/Services Effectively
- Finding Your Breakeven Point
- Checking Business Viability: Break Even Point & Costing
- Average Profit Margin
Educational videos
Funding resources
In addition to potential micro-grant opportunities the BECN provides, there may be additional funding opportunities (either grants or loans) from other organizations. Funding is one of the most important components of starting, running, and successfully operating a business. It’s also one of the most common reasons local businesses connect with our team. We have compiled the most commonly requested sources, however, there are many specialized funding opportunities available to businesses and startups that can be explored with a member of our business development team.
Helpful business resources
Additional business resources from the provincial and federal governments are listed below in categories to assist with new business start-up information, business structure, registering your business, HST information, hiring, and financing information.
Local resources
In addition to the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland’s community partners, there are many local resources to assist entrepreneurs with business support, information, education and permits. Please feel free to contact us for further information regarding the correct local resource to contact for your specific business needs.
Tariff support
Starting March 5, 2025, the U.S. government plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods to Canada. Additionally, an executive order enforces a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, effective March 12, 2025.