Business Guides

A number of our publications and those of other organizations are available to view online or download. Some of these are in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf) and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this program, you can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe web site.

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General Business Information

• Guide to Starting and Running a Home Based Business in Manitoba (PDF file)
• Business Planning Workbook (PDF file)
• Let's Talk Business Newsletter 2008 (PDF file)
• Should You Start a New Business or Buy an Existing One? (PDF file)
   

  E-Business

  • Security and the Internet
    This guide will introduce you to the topics of computer security on the Internet and provide practical tips to defend yourself.
  • Essential E-Business Partners
    From creative professionals to technical partners, a solid team and your personal commitment will ultimately determine the success or failure of your e-business.
  • Business-to-Business: E-Commerce Basics
    This document will introduce you to the basics of b2b e-commerce from the perspective of small and medium sized enterprises (SME).
  • Distribution and Fulfillment Strategies
    Before launching your e-commerce site, you should plan out how you’ll ship your products to customers and fulfill the sale.
  • E-Business Basics
    This Info-Guide is designed for beginners and will help you understand the concept of e-business and how e-business can improve your own business processes.
  • E-Business Planning: Integrating the “E” into Your Business Plan
    An e-business plan is simply a plan that outlines how you will use Internet technology to build and grow your business. A well developed plan will enable you to identify how you will incorporate e-business, how much e-business adoption will cost you, and what results you should expect to generate.
  • Integrating E-Business Into Your Small Business
    Using e-business properly can help you work more efficiently and increase business productivity. Working smarter usually translates directly to your bottom-line profit. While e-business usually refers to your website and e-mail, it also means using computer technology to make your business operation more efficient.
  • Building an Effective Website
    Your website is the presence of your business on the Internet. It is important to understand how to properly develop a site that will effectively meet or exceed your business expectations.
  • Internet Marketing
    This Info-Guide is designed for beginners and will explain Internet marketing basics and introduce you to popular Internet marketing techniques.
  • Internet Payment Processing
    For online retailers looking to add real-time payment processing to their website, the process can often be confusing and time-consuming. This document will endeavour to answer the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
  • From Web Presence to e-Commerce: An Introduction to Selling Online
    Going from a web presence to selling online is usually not as simple as adding a picture of your product to a web page. If you have decided to take the leap and sell your products online, this guide will provide a common-sense approach to the world of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce.
  • Internet Auctions
    For small business owners, Internet auctions can be a cost-effective way to test-market products in an online sales environment and to liquidate dated or overstocked merchandise.
  • Internet Privacy
    By understanding the fair information principles, you will be better prepared to develop a proper privacy policy.
  • Online Legal Issues
    This guide explores some key cyberlaw issues --- the legal issues of e-business --- that you need to consider.
  • E-Exporting
    The existence of your business on the World Wide Web means that it is accessible to anyone in the world with an Internet connection. Once your site is live, you may receive visitors and orders from around the globe. This Info-Guide will help you answer many of the key questions related to e-exporting.

  Government Programs, Services and Regulations search our business information directly.
  
  

  • Aboriginal Business Guide
  • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Business Guide
  • Export Business Guides
    • Checklist for New Exporters
    • Export Financing Programs
    • Export Information Sources
  • Import Business Guide
  • Agricultural/Rural Business Guide
  • Financial Assistance Business Guide
  • Non-Financial Assistance Business Guide
  • Taxation Business Guide
  • Wage Subsidies Business Guide
  • Young Entrepreneurs Business Guide

  
  

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  • Retail
  • Intellectual Property (Patents, Copyrights, Trade-marks, Industrial Designs, Integrated Circuit Topographies)
  • Labelling
  • Starting a...
  • All documents sorted by Department
  • All documents sorted by Topic