Small Business Services

We provide variety of resources to individuals who are ready to start or grow their businesses in Richmond Hill. Whether you are just starting out or in need of general business information to continue growing your business, our experienced Small Business Consultants can help you work towards achieving your entrepreneurial goals.

Our services include:

One-on-one Business Consultation

Consultations are private and confidential one-on-one meeting with our experienced Small Business Consultants. Our aim is to help you with your business inquiries regarding:

  • Business Startup and Growth Strategy
  • Creating a Marketing Plan
  • Government Regulations
  • Making your Business Official
  • Finding a Location
  • Funding Programs
Business Plan Training

We want to teach you how to create the best business plan possible. You can then use this plan to figure out how you will run your business, or to apply for funding opportunities like government grants, loans, or when communicating with investors.

Booking your free consultation or business plan training session is easy just fill out our online inquiry form.

We run a variety of free seminars, workshops and networking events for new and existing small businesses. Our speakers cover a variety of topics, including Sales, Marketing, International Trade, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, plus many more.

You can view our upcoming events on our Seminars and Events page. If you have questions about a particular event please contact us at 905-747-6317

We provide two entrepreneurial funding programs for those who are willing to start or grow their businesses.
Starter Company PLUS

Business training program, mentoring and up to $5,000 for 18+ applicants who wants to start, buy or expand a business in Richmond Hill.

Summer Company

Business training program, mentoring and up to $3,000 for full time students (in school or returning to school) between 15 to 29 to start their summer company.

More details can be found on our Entrepreneurship Funding Programs page.

Do you want to start a business in Richmond Hill and wonder how to find a location, what permits you might need, or what the permitting process is? Look no further than our Guide for New Businesses.

Business Registration and Incorporation

If you have questions about registering your business in Ontario please contact ServiceOntario at 1-800-361-3223.

Professional Referral Directories

Legal Professionals

The Law Society of Upper Canada's lawyer referral service gives you the name of a lawyer who will provide a free consultation up to 30 minutes long. They will help you learn about your rights and options. This service is also available by phone.

Accounting Professionals

The Chartered Accountants of Ontario Firm Directory allows you to search for an accounting firm regionally. Richmond Hill is in the "Northern Part of the Central Region of Ontario" region.

Commercial Real Estate Professionals

The CBRE Commercial Realtor Search lets you search for commercial realtors by location. You are given a list of all commercial realtors that work for brokerages in the area you are searching.

Financial Advising Professionals

The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, Advocis, lets you find financial advisors using their "Find an Advisor" online search tool.

You can also search for financial planners using the Financial Planning Standards Council's online search tool. You can search by location or planners with certifications and titles.

Marketing Professionals

Search for marketing professionals by location or services offered using the Canadian Marketing Association's directory.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Resources

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Revenue Agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Consumer Protection Ontario

Corporate Name Search

Export Development Canada

Foreign Affairs, Trad, and Development Canada

Health Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Ministry of Finance - Business Income Tax

Ministry of Labour

Statistics Canada

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

York Region Health Department

Here is a general directory of local businesses that serve small business owners.

Shared and Short-term Office Space

Richmond Hill has a number of shared and short term office spaces. Contact any of the office buildings to learn about their shared or short term office space availabilities and conditions.

Scale-Up Support for Businesses

Companies that have been in business for several years, have over $1 million in sales, have seen sustained periods of rapid growth and expect to continue to grow quickly, are often referred to as being in the scale-up phase. Contact our Economic Development team to learn more about resources available to help companies to scale-up.

Join Richmond Hill SBEC and OCAD University's collaborative CLIC program to help you look at your business and innovation challenge through the human-centred design lens. This 3-months-long program will provide you with a comprehensive design audit report and will potentially match you with the CLIC's higher educational institution partners for further collaboration and scale-up of your business venture.

For more information and intake process visit our CLIC website.

Contact Us

City Hall
123 Conestoga Drive
Glasgow G1 5QH

111-222-3333
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