Starting a business is exciting — until you’re buried in advice, tools and opinions. This helpful guide breaks it down into simple, actionable steps so you can move forward without overthinking every decision.
A practical roadmap for Ontario founders, this guide simplifies the legal, financial and administrative foundations of starting a business, helping you avoid costly mistakes and focus on what actually drives growth.
Learn how to register your business in Ontario, choose the right structure, and set things up properly from the start.
Business Registration
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From banking and record-keeping to taxes and compliance, this section breaks down what to set up, what to track, and how to stay organized from day one.
Legal & Financials
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Actionable checklists and tools designed to help you apply what you learn and set up your business the right way.
Tools & Resources
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Start With Confidence
Designed to remove uncertainty, this guide helps you move forward with confidence. Each chapter ends with a practical checklist so you can organize your next steps, avoid common oversights and focus your energy on building your business.
Meet Andrea & Megan
This guide was created in collaboration by Andrea, founder of Content Craze, and our brand partner Megan of Meg Keith Studio.
Rooted in firsthand experience and nearly a decade of brand-building expertise, this resource is designed to support new founders from their very first steps.