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How to Create a Fan Page on Facebook

If you already have a personal Facebook page, you can create a Facebook Fan Page to promote your business. Here are step by step instructions for how to create a Fan Page on Facebook. More on Social Media Marketing Research Shows Facebook Fan Pages Are Good Marketing Poll: What Social Media Do You Use? How to Twitter: a Get Started Guide How to Use Twitter to Promote Your Business How to Create a Fan Page on Facebook originally appeared on About.com Small Business: Canada on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 08:06:21.Permalink | Comment | Email this read more

Group, Fan Page or Both?

Make sure your Facebook strategy is the one that works best for your business. read more

Give 'Em Something to Crave

Strategies for capitalizing on the new 'experience economy' read more

Why Isn't My Company Making Money?

Don't wish for success--plan for it. read more

Pique Interests With a Sample

Sampling isn't just for ice cream shops--put the technique to work for your business. read more

Go Ahead, Start That Side Business

3 entrepreneurs offer tips on how to have a full-time job, sideline business and a great life.  read more

Great Referrals Aren't Accidents

Make networking part of your relationship-building strategy, and you'll see real results. read more

Work-from-Home Doesn't Have to Be a Stigma

When your home is your office, it's all about presentation. Prove you're professional from the get-go.  read more

The Truth About Franchise Earnings

Why franchises play it so close to the vest when it comes to money--and what it means to you read more

The Passion's Only as Good As the Plan

A focused vision and a can-do mentality made Shez Zamrudeen's fashion dream a reality. read more
Web Links
 
Business Start-up Assistant
The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions.

Canada Small Business Discussion
The Canada Small Business discussion forum. Post your questions and interact with other small business owners.

British Columbia

e-BC Connection
...eBC was created in response to the entrepreneurial community’s demand for more and better e-business and e-commerce resources. We offer a unique and comprehensive collection of e-business information services to help BC’s small businesses.

Small Business BC
The Canada / British Columbia Business Services Society (the “Society”) is a non-profit organization that delivers high quality, single window, business information services in Vancouver, Victoria and throughout the Province of BC.

Ontario

Business Enterprise Network
Business Enterprise Network helps youth who wants to be entrepreneurs acquire information on how to access capital and take their businesses to the next level. They equip young aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre provides information on federal and provincial business-related programs, services and regulations, relating to small business.

Enterprise Toronto
Enterprise Toronto is an innovative public and private sector alliance created to provide one-stop sourcing of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of the Toronto's Entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Ministry of Business and Consumer Services
Registration of sole proprietorships and general partnerships can now be done on-line through the Ministry of Business and Consumer Services website.

Skills For Change
Providing learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees so that they can participate in the workplace and wider community.

Social and Enterprise Development Innovations
A non-profit organization that assists people who are struggling economically. They motivate them to aim higher and develop the tools they need to achieve their goals, in partnership with community groups across Canada.

Toronto Library: Small Business
An excellent source of on-line small business information and assistance from the Toronto Public Library.