BDC (Business Development Bank - Ottawa)
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Our Mission
Help create and develop Canadian businesses through financing, venture capital and consulting services, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Our Vision
Accelerate entrepreneurs' success.
In fact, we're solely dedicated to Canadian entrepreneurs. We have a nationwide team helping more than 28,000 businesses reach their full potential.
Who We Are
- Close to 65 years serving Canadian entrepreneurs
- Pan-Canadian presence
- Special focus on SMEs, in sectors such as manufacturing, exporting, innovation and knowledge-based industries
- Catalyst for commercialization
- Complementary role
- Financial institution owned by the Government of Canada
What We Do
- Help build Canadian business capacity
- Financing: long-term loans for projects and working capital
- Subordinate financing: hybrid debt and equity financing
- Venture capital: direct and indirect investments in high technology companies
- Consulting services: tailored, quality consulting services at a price businesses can afford
Online Financing
Interested in financing from BDC for your business project?
If your business has at least 1 year of completed financial data, complete our online financing form.
If You are Starting Your Business
Before proceeding, ensure that you have:
- completed a business plan. BDC offers a business plan template with a full glossary and help menu.
- read BDC's complete step-by-step guide on starting a business.
When you are ready, you can use this online financing form to let us know your needs.
Tools
To succeed today, you need to have sound business sense and a set of practical tools. BDC provides you with pertinent resources, whether your business is just starting up or is already well established.
Business Plan Template
Prepare a professional business plan that gives you an excellent road map for your company. Increase your chances of success with financing.
Entrepreneurial Self-assessment
Find out if you have the aptitude, motivation and drive to run your own business.
Ask a Professional
Tap into our free service to ask a professional from BDC for advice on this month's topic.
Business Continuity
Be proactive and ensure that your critical services or products are delivered during a disruption.
Transition Guide
Consult our guide (in PDF) outlining what you need to know to successfully take your business through a transfer or sale.
E-Business Diagnostics
Take advantage of free diagnostic tools to determine your e-Business relevancy and readiness.
Ratio Calculators
Compare the performance of your business in key areas such as earning power and debt load.
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