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We've all heard that before you start a business you should put together a business plan. And while this is sold advice, the business plan is, unfortunately, often under valued or even overlooked by many who start their businesses. To help show you the importance of...

When registering an Ontario Corporation you’ll see the choice between registering a Named or Numbered Company, but you may not be entirely sure what a Numbered Company is. So today we'll quickly explain what a Numbered Company is and how to register one.   What...

A Corporation is not just for big businesses. In fact, a Corporation is a legal business structure that should be considered by anyone starting a business or currently running their own business. In this post we’re going to talk briefly about what a corporation is,...

Many people register their business with the assumption that once registered they have the rights to that business name, however, for many of these businesses this is not the case. In Canada, the level of name protection for your business is based on the business...

NUANS is the most thorough and comprehensive business registration database available in Canada. With this valuable resource available for you to search for free, what are some ways you can be using it right now? Here are 5 ways you can be using the Free NUANS...

NUANS is awesome! Have you ever wanted to see if a business name is available for registration? Or maybe you are wanting to find information on an existing Canadian business. In either case, NUANS is where you want to look. The NUANS database is maintained by Industry...

Your potential customers and prospects work hard for their money. They don’t just give it out on a whim. Your business needs to propose something valuable that will be worth it for them to part with their hard earned money. What are your customers getting in exchange...

You are unique. Your interests, abilities, and experiences make you unique. Your abilities may provide the opportunity for a business. Your interests provide the passion. Your experiences provide a unique way to view a situation. You may be extremely familliar with a...

You’re getting ready to start your business, maybe it’s a side venture to test the waters and you want to know if you need to register your business. In most cases the answer is yes, but there is one exception when you are not required to register a business in...

In today's world, people are busy and bombarded with marketing on a daily basis. People are busy, and have more choice than ever before. In an ever increasing compeitive landscape, how can you make your business, product or service stand out from the rest?...

Why do some businesses succeed while others fail? We see it time and time again, a business is started and fails within the first few year. Shortly after someone else will start a similar business that skyrockets to success. How does this happen? What factors...

If you are, or have been, searching for a business name in Canada you may have heard of NUANS, but like a lot of people you may not be sure exactly what it is or how to use it. Today we’re going to talk about what NUANS is and 3 great ways it is being used to meet...

Imagine that you've registered your business and opened yours doors to your customers. Customers are pouring in and your business is off to a great start. Everything is going great! Or so you think... One day you're working away, when all of a sudden you receive a...

You only have 24 hours in a day and in order to keep your business growing it is paramount that you stay productive to get the most out of each day. With seemingly endless tasks competing for your time and attention, not to mention the frequent opportunities for...

You've come up with a name for your business, asked friends and family for feedback, Googled endlessly to see if anyone is using it and tried more combinations of domain names than you care to remember, but how do you know if you can use the name for your business?...

Registering a corporation can often seem confusing and complicated but it doesn't have to be that way. In this post we're going to cover how to incorporate a business in Ontario. While some people register their corporations through a lawyer or accountant, this...

It may not be fun, flashy or exciting but determining your business structure is the critical preparation step you need to take to start your business. You may be asking yourself, Is it really that important? Does it really Matter that much? The answer is YES, and...

Here at Opstart we specialize in helping new businesses get registered quickly and easily. Whether you are registering a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Corporation, or a Business Operating Name we can handle your registration needs along with any relevant...