Small and medium businesses: Financial literacy resources

Get useful tips and resources to help you better manage your business’s finances.

CPA CANADA’S PRACTICAL SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS TOOLKITS

A practical approach to managing risks for small businesses
Learn how to implement or enhance your risk management program in a small business in Canada.
Toolkit on cash management and recovery for small businesses
Better manage your cash flow to help your business thrive..
Toolkit on financing for small businesses
Learn how a bank or investor will evaluate a business and the steps you must take to prepare.
Toolkit on strategy and planning for small businesses
Find out how to develop a sound strategic plan during uncertain times.

These useful resources by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) will help you effectively manage your finances and improve your business.

Financial fundamentals I (Cost: FREE)
Discover the basic financial knowledge and skills you need to manage your business’ finances and make sound decisions to guide your company’s growth.
Cash flow (Cost: FREE)
Learn how to manage and forecast your cash flow to ensure you always have enough money and resources available to successfully run your company.
Financial statements (Cost: FREE)
Learn how your business is performing by having a clear understanding of your financial statements.
Discover BDC’s complete course catalogue (Cost: FREE)
Find a variety of courses designed to increase your knowledge and skills so you can successfully manage your company.
Glossary (Cost: FREE)
With over 300 terms, BDC’s dictionary will help you better understand terms you may come across daily as an entrepreneur

Discover guides and business templates designed to help you set your business on the right path and increase your chances of success.