Start by checking out our Small Business STARTUP CHECKLIST.(https://www.pacf.ca/_files/ugd/7652d1_de9afed78a1a4d7c9d9983a92d2d2eac.pdf) Answers to most questions new entrepreneurs have can be found in this booklet.​ ​ Our FINANCIAL WORKSHEETS & INFORMATION SOURCES (https://www.pacf.ca/)booklet will also have contact information and resources that may be helpful.

Visit ISC for more information: ISC - Corporate Registry(https://www.isc.ca/CorporateRegistry/RegisteringaBusiness/Pages/default.aspx)

How to register for a business number or Canada Revenue Agency program accounts - Canada.ca(https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/registering-your-business/register.html) ​ Provincial Sales Tax(https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/taxes-licensing-and-reporting/provincial-taxes-policies-and-bulletins/provincial-sales-tax)

BizPal (https://services.bizpal-perle.ca/?b=47&lang=en)

Most entrepreneurs need to secure their own financing. There are rarely grants available. You can search here for possible grants. You can also check with organizations that provide business supports to specific groups i.e. Women, Indigenous, Youth, and Entrepreneurs with Disabilities.(https://www.edpbusiness.ca/apply/) ​ Grants and funding from the Government of Canada - Canada.ca(https://www.canada.ca/en/government/grants-funding.html)

A Business Plan is the Road Map to the Success of Your Business. It is where you plan your ideas, financial goals, and future of your business. ​ Fillable Business Plan(https://www.pacf.ca/_files/ugd/7652d1_86017a3448624eab90b20ddbd093da87.pdf)

We have two options for funding. Our Micro-loan provides up to $25,000 in funding. Our general loan provides funding up to $150,000. If you require more than $150,000 please contact our office (https://www.pacf.ca/contact)for options.

Women - W(https://wesk.ca/)ESK - Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan(https://wesk.ca/) ​(https://wesk.ca/) Indigenous Clarence Campeau - Clarence Campeau Development Fund – Financing Métis Business(https://clarencecampeau.com/) SIEF - Saskatchewan Indigenous Enterprise Foundation Inc. (sief.sk.ca)(https://sief.sk.ca/) IBDS - Indigenous Business Development Services Saskatchewan (ibdssk.com)(https://ibdssk.com/) SMEDCO - SMEDCO - Saskatchewan Métis Economic Development Corporation(https://smedco.ca/) Youth - Futurpreneur | Entrepreneur Startup Program | Canada - Futurpreneur Canada(https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities: https://www.edpbusiness.ca/(https://www.edpbusiness.ca/)