Free Small Business Guidance
Starting or growing a business comes with a lot of questions, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Business Link Alberta offers free, personalized guidance to help you explore your options, work through challenges, and take the next steps with confidence.
Meet one-to-one with a Business Strategist online, over the phone, or in person.
Get help with your business
Starting a business
to get started.
Business planning
clear goals.
Market research
Understand your industry, customers, and competitors.
Business finances
Explore costs, pricing, budgeting, and financial basics.
Digital marketing
Find ways to reach customers and promote your business.
Growing your business
Find ways to reach customers and promote your business.
What to expect from your meeting
You don’t need to have everything figured out before meeting with a Business Strategist.
- Share your business ideas, goals, and challenges
- Get personalized guidance and helpful resources
- Leave with a clear plan for your next steps
Meet our Business Strategists
Our friendly, knowledgeable Business Strategists are here to help you navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business. They’ll listen to your questions, help you explore your options, and connect you with resources to move forward.
Get to know the people behind the guidance.
“My Business Strategist helped me understand what I could do myself and where I needed additional support. We met every couple of weeks, reviewed my progress, and worked through the next steps together.”
– Michael Emery, Unique Soapstone Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Business Link Alberta offers free, personalized business guidance to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners. There are no fees to meet with a Business Strategist.
No. Whether you’re exploring a business idea, preparing to launch, or already running a business, our Business Strategists can help you take the next steps.
No preparation is required! It can be helpful to think about your business goals or questions ahead of time, but you don’t need a business plan or any formal documents to get started.
Our Business Strategists provide guidance, information, and resources to help you make informed decisions. They can walk you through the steps, answer questions, and recommend useful tools, but they won’t complete business plans or other tasks on your behalf.
Yes! You can book additional meetings as your business needs change. Whether you’re working through a new challenge or planning your next stage of growth, we’re here to support you.