We help Alberta small businesses start and thrive.

Our team of experts are here to provide clarity and confidence as you start and run your business. Reach out today and get the help you need.

Our support services include:

Free one-on-one coaching and guidance

Market research

Resources, guidebooks, and interactive tools

Education, training, and networking opportunities

Specialized support for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs

We can support you at every stage of your business.

Starting a business.

Do you have a business idea but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’ve done some market research, mapped out your business plan, and are almost ready to launch? Wherever you are on your start-up journey, we can help guide you through the process.

Running a business.

You’ve launched your business and it’s full steam ahead now—don’t lose momentum once you get your business off the ground. There are lots of ongoing management and operational tasks to keep up with, but don’t worry, we can help with those too.

Growing a business.

Congratulations! Your business is thriving and you’re ready to take it to the next level but have some questions about how to get there. Our experts will provide you with advice, programs, and tools to help grow your business.

We are committed to Alberta small businesses.

For over 25 years, Business Link has supported thousands of small business owners each year in Alberta. We empower small businesses to grow the economy by providing customized business advice and support.

I wish that I had been in contact with Business Link sooner. It would have been helpful to know that these resources were available, and saved me a lot of time & frustration from navigating the sea of misinformation on the internet. David’s knowledge and patience with my questions were invaluable.

Business Link is an incredible service that helped me decide how to register my company, clarified some issues around Trademarks, and provided links to a lot of other great resources. I’m very grateful for the support that I’ve received already, and the ongoing support that is available. It’s been a key component to helping me move forward as a complete newbie in small business development and ownership.

Kind, professional, and helpful. The response I got from Business Link came much faster than I anticipated, and the content within the response helped me take immediate action towards some research goals I had. Overall- an accessible and valuable resource.

Our impact.

In 2020, we served thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the province in new ways. We focused on small business recovery and resiliency, delivered new programs, and continued to offer our specialized services to small business owners at all stages of business.

Partnered with 102 organizations

Hosted 116 events, participated in 235

Reached 10,109 people during events

Trained 4,756 participants

Connecting you with the information you need.

Whether you need help starting, running, or growing your business, we’ve got you covered.

Small Businesses Advice
Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Taxes
Small Businesses Advice
Structuring & Registering Your Business
Small Businesses Advice
Legal Advice
Marketing & Sales
Financing Your Business

Resources to help you along the way.

Interactive Business Plan Builder

Writing a compelling business plan just got easier.

Starting a business plan can feel like a daunting task. Our Interactive Business Plan Builder was created to make the process easier than ever. It will provide you with guidance and support for putting together your business plan.

Small Business Basics videos

When it comes to running a small business, there are a few basics that all small business owners need to master. In this video series, we take you through those basics to get you started.

Small Business Guides

From start-up to financials to marketing, we’ve got you covered.

Download our helpful guides packed full of resources, links and exercises. These guides will ensure you are on the right path with starting your business.

Find more resources

Access more great resources for small businesses including a library of recorded webinars, a list of trusted professionals like accountants and lawyers, and more.

Events to help you learn, network, and share ideas.

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Programs designed around the challenges you face today.

Our programs are constantly evolving to help you with your small business needs.

Helpful articles, tips, and strategies for your small business.

Catch up on past webinars.

We know as small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, you have a busy schedule. You can watch recordings at a time that works for you.

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Not sure where to begin?

It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to your small business. No matter what stage of business you’re in, we have the experts, resources, and tools to help. Let’s get started today.