Starting a Business?

For Businesses Just Getting Started, we provide FREE one-on-one consultations, access to start up info-guides, government literature, programs and information on management, marketing, technology and financing. Additionally we offer monthly workshops that include an Introduction to Starting a Small Business and Writing a Business Plan.

Want your business plan reviewed before you take it to the bank for funding? You've come to the right place. Need a marketing plan for your new business? Let us help! Once we have assessed your needs, we will find the best method to help you, and that includes providing you with referrals to qualified business professionals such as lawyers, accountants, HR professionals, web developers, sales strategists, marketing and media experts.

For information on these programs or any of our resources or business services, please contact the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre at: 705-720-2445 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Consider this…

• Approximately 70% of new businesses will fail if they do not get assistance

• Over 80% of new businesses will succeed if they do get assistance

• Approximately 70% of new businesses will fail if they do not get assistance.

• Over 80% of new businesses will succeed if they do get assistance.