Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre offers free guidance, information and tools entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses, including:
Toronto Small Business Entreprise Centre is a member of the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC) network, delivering provincially funded programs and services that help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed. With more than 50 centres across Ontario, OSBACs foster local business growth and strengthen communities across the province.
Meet small business advisors in person at two service offices:
Business registration guidance is only available in person and before 3:30 p.m.
Virtual and remote services are also available. Connect with an advisor or information officer.
Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre staff can provide one-on-one consultations, including a free review of your business plan.
Book an appointment by completing the online form below.
The City of Toronto offers small business expansion support through the GrowthWheel program, a cloud-based tool that assists in identifying measurable actions that an entrepreneur can focus on to reach their business goals.
GrowthWheel helps entrepreneurs assess their current business activities by taking a “360 degree” look at their business operations. The aim is to identify specific goals and strategies to incorporate into 30-, 60- or 90-day action plans that an entrepreneur can then implement.
The GrowthWheel Program provides:
To participate in this program, entrepreneurs must operate an existing business and submit a written business plan with their appointment request.
Learn how to grow your business by booking a one-on-one consultation.
The Entrepreneur Mentoring Program connects new business owners and startup entrepreneurs with experienced peers who can provide guidance and encouragement.
To be eligible to participate as a mentee in the Entrepreneur Mentoring Program, you must either be a Starter Company graduate or meet all of the following criteria:
Once you have completed the eligibility requirements, then please complete the mentee intake form below to be connected with a mentor.
The City of Toronto is looking for experienced entrepreneurs who want to share their expertise. To become a mentor, please complete the mentor intake form.
Having an event for entrepreneurs? The City’s small business advisors can attend your not-for-profit or community-based organization’s event to deliver presentations, provide business consultations or set up an information booth.
Presentation topics include:
Please note, a minimum of 15 registered participants per presentation is required, booked in advance.
If your organization works with entrepreneurs, the City’s small business advisors an offer consultations to your clients or members. Please note, a minimum of six appointments per visit for one-on-one consultations or 15 participants per group consultation is required, booked in advance.
Staff can set up an information booth at your event to highlight the City of Toronto’s services for entrepreneurs.
Requests must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the event date.
To request any of the outreach services, please complete the outreach request form linked below.
Small business entrepreneurs may be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000, mentoring and advice to assist with growth and expansion of their business. Learn more and apply to Starter Company Plus.
Student entrepreneurs, aged 15 to 29, can receive mentorship, training and up to $3,000 to launch and operate a small business during the summer. Learn more and apply to Summer Company.
Additionally, browse and take advantage of:
Plan ahead with confidence, whether selling to a third party, transferring the business to family or employees, or winding down.
Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre staff can provide one-on-one consultation about succession planning for your small business and connect you with Succession Ontario’s practical tools, self-paced modules, online workshops and a free business evaluation.
Book an appointment by completing the online form below.
Succession Ontario is a free business transition planning hub that helps Ontario’s small business owners prepare for what is next.
OSBAC programs and services are delivered by the Toronto Small Business Entreprise Centre and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
