6 Steps to ERP Systems Upgrade/Implementation with Small Business Grants

6 Steps to ERP Systems Upgrade/Implementation with Small Business Grants

Growing Canadian manufacturing organizations have been increasingly taking advantage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems achieve workflow automation and improved productivity across operations.  Whether your organization is in need of implementing a new ERP system, or customizing or upgrading an existing system Canadian small business grants are available to help reduce the costs of these…

NOHFC Pilot Demonstration & Commercialization Projects Ontario Business Grants

NOHFC Pilot Demonstration & Commercialization Projects Ontario Business Grants

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has redefined its programs to better serve the economic and business needs of Northern Ontario. The new line-up of programs has several programs focused on the success of innovative projects and developments. A key focus of the new programs offered by the  NOHFC Ontario business grants program is…

Small Business Workshop:  CME Managing Risks in a Growth Environment 2013

Small Business Workshop: CME Managing Risks in a Growth Environment 2013

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and Export Development Canada (EDC) are putting on a complimentary workshop for Canadian companies currently selling their goods or services outside of Canada as well as companies interested in developing or improving their international business. Small Business Workshop Presentations Date and Time Date:  Thursday, November 7, 2013. Time: 8:30-11:00am Venue:…

YMCA HD YIP Small Business Government Grants for Hiring:  Important Update

YMCA HD YIP Small Business Government Grants for Hiring: Important Update

The YMCA High Demand Youth Internship Program (HD YIP) small business government grants program is a wage subsidy that offers $8 per hour to employers looking to hire a recent graduate for a 16 week period starting no later than November 18th, 2013. YMCA HD YIP Canadian Business Grants Update:  Apply Now to Avoid Disappointment…

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) FAQ’s

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) FAQ’s

The  Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) is new to many businesses and questions surround its eligibility factors, details, and requirements. Mentor Works has received a number of queries that we would like to share answers to. When did the BCIP Call for Proposals go live? The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Call for Proposals went live…

NOHFC Northern Ontario Business Grants Update -New Programs

NOHFC Northern Ontario Business Grants Update -New Programs

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has announced the release of new Ontario small business grants programs for Northern Ontario Businesses and Entrepreneurs. NOHFC Small Business Grants Ontario Overview There are eleven new programs in all with funding available; most will be of interest to small business owners and entrepreneurs. NOHFC Ontario Business Grants…

Business Grants Ontario: Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund Eligibility & Application

Business Grants Ontario: Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund Eligibility & Application

The Ontario Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund is a $2.5 million Ontario small business grants program that is run by the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC), Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), the National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI). R&TD Challenge Fund Government Grants Ontario –Available Funding OCE and NSERC…

Overview of Apprenticeship Programs and Tax Credits

Overview of Apprenticeship Programs and Tax Credits

Mentor Works connects with many businesses that have questions about hiring an apprentice. We appreciate that the process of hiring an apprentice can appear to be complicated. For this reason we have endeavoured to provide you with the information you need to know and a clear process to follow. Ontario Apprenticeship Programs Overview The Province…

Business Grants in Ontario: Ontario Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund

Business Grants in Ontario: Ontario Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund

This program is now closed and no longer accepting applications. Please feel free to browse other Research and Development funding programs. The Ontario Aerospace R&TD Challenge Fund is a program that supports technology that is strategically important to the Ontario aerospace sector.  This Ontario business grants for research and development is supported by the Ontario Centres of…

Canadian Business Grants for Geomatics: TECTERRA Commercialization Support Services

Canadian Business Grants for Geomatics: TECTERRA Commercialization Support Services

Editor’s Note: Since this article’s posting, TECTERRA funding programs have been re-launched to provide enhanced support. For details of these new funding streams, visit Mentor Works’ TECTERRA program page. TECTERRA is a government funded organization based in Alberta. TECTERRA’s purpose is to provide support to start-ups and SME’s in the field of geomatics, across Canada. What…