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Start & Grow A Business
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Start, Grow & Succeed in Leeds Grenville

Whether you're starting, growing, purchasing, or transitioning a business, we provide free consultations, programs, funding guidance, and business resources to help you achieve your goals.

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our team is here to help you navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and connect with the tools and support you need to move forward with confidence. Start with a free consultation and discover how we can help you take the next step.

 

Where Are You in Your Business Journey?

Turn Your Business Idea into Reality

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate the process alone. Whether you're exploring a new idea or preparing to launch, our team can help guide you through the key steps of turning your vision into a successful business.

Starting a business requires more than just a great idea. It takes planning, research, and informed decision-making to build a strong foundation for success.

We can help you:

  • Explore and validate your business idea
  • Conduct market research and identify your target customers
  • Understand business structures, registrations, and regulations
  • Develop a business plan and financial projections
  • Identify funding and financing opportunities
  • Access training programs, resources, and tools to support your startup journey

Our one-on-one consultations are designed to help you gain clarity, avoid common mistakes, and identify the right next steps for your business.

Whether you're just starting to explore an idea or are ready to launch, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Book a Free Consultation

Take Your Business to the Next Level

As your business evolves, new opportunities and challenges emerge. Whether you're looking to increase sales, expand your operations, hire employees, access funding, improve processes, or enter new markets, we can help you identify the right strategies and resources.

Growing a business often requires a different approach than starting one. With the right support, you can make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and position your business for long-term success.

We can help you:

  • Identify opportunities for growth and expansion
  • Access funding, financing, and grant programs
  • Improve operational efficiency and business processes
  • Develop marketing and sales strategies
  • Explore workforce planning, hiring, and training resources
  • Connect with mentors, partners, and business support organizations
  • Navigate challenges and opportunities as your business grows

Through consultations, site visits, training programs, and connections to valuable resources, we provide practical support tailored to your business goals.

Whether you're looking to grow your revenue, expand your team, or prepare for the next stage of your business journey, we're here to help.

Book a Free Consultation

Plan for the Future of Your Business

For many business owners, their business is one of their most valuable assets. Whether you're planning for retirement, considering a sale, transitioning ownership to family members, or exploring succession options, early planning is essential.

Planning ahead can help you:

  • Maximize the value of your business
  • Create a smoother transition for employees, customers, and stakeholders
  • Identify potential risks and opportunities
  • Achieve your personal, financial, and business goals
  • Explore options for selling, transferring, or exiting your business

We can help you:

  • Understand the succession planning process
  • Assess your business's transition readiness
  • Connect with trusted resources and professional advisors
  • Access succession planning tools and educational resources
  • Identify next steps and create a roadmap for the future

Whether your transition is years away or already on the horizon, we're here to help you prepare.

Book a Free Consultation

Purchasing an Existing Business

Buying an existing business can be an exciting path to business ownership. Whether you're exploring opportunities, evaluating a business for sale, or preparing to take over an established operation, it's important to understand the process and do your homework before making a decision.

Purchasing a business can help you:

  • Acquire an existing customer base and revenue stream
  • Benefit from established systems, processes, and operations
  • Enter the market more quickly than starting from scratch
  • Build on an existing reputation and brand
  • Take advantage of growth opportunities

We can help you:

  • Understand the business purchase process
  • Identify key due diligence considerations
  • Explore financing and funding options
  • Connect with professional advisors and resources
  • Access tools and information to support your decision-making
  • Develop a plan for a successful transition into ownership

Whether you're just beginning your search or are considering a specific opportunity, we're here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Book a Free Consultation

About Leeds Grenville Small Business

Leeds Grenville Small Business is a publicly funded initiative with the dedicated mission of helping, training, and enabling those with a small business in Ontario. We are primarily funded by the Province of Ontario, some Federal funding and also municipal and private contributions.

What this means is that we can provide free consultations, business training programs, low-cost workshops and events to assist small business owners throughout the area.

How We Support Business Success

Our team provides more than consultations. We connect entrepreneurs and business owners with the programs, resources, and opportunities they need to start, grow, and transition their businesses successfully.

  • One-on-one business consultations
  • Training programs and workshops
  • Funding and grant guidance
  • Networking opportunities
  • Mentorship connections
  • Staffing and workforce resources
  • Business registration support
  • Succession planning resources

Whether you're launching your first business, expanding an established company, or planning for the future, we're here to help you navigate the next steps.

Book a Free Consultation

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Communities We Serve Include:
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  • Township of Augusta
  • Township of Athens
  • City of Brockville
  • Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
  • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
  • Township of Front of Yonge
  • Town of Gananoque
  • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
  • Township of Merrickville-Wolford
  • Municipality of North Grenville
  • Town of Prescott
  • Township of Rideau Lakes
  • Village of Westport

Contact Us

© Leeds Grenville
Economic Development Office
32 Wall Street, Suite 300
Brockville, Ontario, Canada K6V 4R9

613-342-3840 ext. 5362
North America toll free: 1-800-770-2170
International: 00+1+613+342+3840
Email: econdev@uclg.on.ca

Small Business team
613-342-3840 ext. 5363
Email: smallbusiness@uclg.on.ca

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