Islanders can see the inner workings of seven local businesses during Prince Edward Island’s first-ever PEI Open Business Day. Happening this Saturday, October 22, PEI Open Business Day is just one of the activities planned for Small Business Week 2016. “Small businesses are the...
Policy Evaluation of the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' Non-Business Risk Management Growing Forward 2 Programs. Conducted by the Policy and Agriculture Resource Division of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
Bolstering support for entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as JobSite...
To encourage the creation and viability of small businesses in Prince Edward Island, Small Business Assistance supports activities that increase productivity and competitiveness. The program supports eligible costs related to internal planning and processes. A new business is eligible for support for marketing and promotion activities. Who is eligible for Small Business Assistance? To be an eligible applicant, a business must be located in Prince Edward Island and: be registered to do business in Prince Edward Island (business registration may not be required for business planning support)...
The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward the purchase of eligible capital asset costs. Who is eligible for Small Business Investment Grant? To be an eligible applicant, a business must be located in Prince Edward Island and: be registered to do business in Prince Edward Island as a for-profit entity; actively operating on Prince Edward Island; and be the primary source of income for the applicant OR employ at least one employee (minimum of 560 hrs). Ineligible...
The Charlottetown Area Development Corporation shall (a) innovate, invest and provide expertise for projects; (b) act as a catalyst with the private sector; and (c) initiate development projects and facilitate urban renewal. What is the function of the organization? Property...
Your business plan is a put-your-thoughts-down-in-writing approach to bringing your business from an idea to reality. It is a clear description of your business, a written summary of what you hope to accomplish in business and how you intend to organize your resources in order to...
This program is designed to meet the special needs of Prince Edward Island's small business community and entrepreneurs for the following purposes: purchase and/or acquisition of business expansion new construction It does not provide working capital for the small business sector...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 spring Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Beth Wigmore, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund has given her the ability to turn her...
The importance of proper planning cannot be over-emphasized. Planning should include the preparation of a business plan which encompasses management, marketing, production and financing details. See the New Business Check list for assistance.