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​​Although it's not risk-free, havingÌýyour own business can have many perks: youÌýhave the freedom to manage yourÌýown time and energy; you are able to follow your passionÌýand face new challenges daily.ÌýÌý
But do you know what it takes to set up a small businessÌýin Quebec? Do you know the legalÌýframeworks for a business start-up?
ThisÌýlist of resourcesÌýwill introduce you to the basics of business start-ups in Quebec:
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ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Dobson CentreÌýfor Entrepreneurship
The ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is the hub of entrepreneurial activity at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ. Its mission is to find, teach, and develop world-class entrepreneurs at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ. The centreÌýsupports students, faculty, and alumni through tailored education, applied entrepreneurial frameworks, and iterative mentorships.
- View and register forÌýworkshops by DobsonÌýCentre onÌý.Ìý
- See their full programs on their website.ÌýPlease note that most DobsonÌýservices are also available to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ alumni.Ìý
- ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Dobson Mentorship Circle
- The ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Dobson Cup:ÌýTheÌýƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Dobson Cup is ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s flagship annual startup competition.
Getting your legal questions answered
- : A pro-bono legal clinic for starting aÌýbusiness
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External Resources
- See .
- – This organization provides consulting services, coaching and training to young entrepreneurs and organizesÌýinformation sessions, workshops, andÌýconferences, many of which are available free of charge to help you start your business.
- , a guide for immigrants who want to start their own business. Free Access.
- Ìý– An organization providing support, training, and financing to new entrepreneurs. It most notably administersÌýfinancingÌýfor businesses, including CréAvenir for entrepreneurs under 35.Ìý
- Ìý- This organization will connect you with other young entrepreneurs who share your concerns and ambitions.Ìý
- :ÌýAÌýcommunity-basedÌýEnglish-language service provider that helps Quebecers province-wide find employment, start and grow businesses.
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