The Province of Ontario offers programs specifically oriented towards young entrepreneurs.
For more detailed information on programs visit the Canadian Business Service Centre web site at http://www.summercompany.ca.
If you've got a winning idea for starting a new business and are a full-time student who is not afraid of hard work, then you should consider applying to the "Summer Company" program.
The program provides hands-on business coaching and mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000, to help enterprising young people who want to start and run their own summer businesses. If you are new to business, and want to explore an overview of regulations and processes involved in starting and operating an enterprise.
To access the Business Start-Up Info-Guide or Starting a Small Business in Ontario documents, please click here.
Am I eligible for Summer Company?
You are if you're:
- Between 15-29 years of age as of April 30, 2012;
- Currently a student and are returning to school in the fall;
- Proposing a new sole proprietorship or corporation in Ontario that you plan to operate independently from relatives;
- Prepared to make a commitment of at least 35 hours a week for a minimum of 8 weeks;
- Not working for more than 12 hours at another job;
- A Canadian Citizen or a Landed Immigrant;
- New to Summer Company - you can't be a previous recipient of Summer Company award or have an outstanding My Company loan
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