We support Indigenous entrepreneurs across Alberta.

Indigenous entrepreneurs face unique opportunities and challenges to starting and running a business. Business Link provides support and resources for aspiring and established Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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Our team will provide you with the help and resources you need to get your business off the ground and running smoothly. No matter what stage you’re at, we’re here for you!

We provide:

Free one-on-one advice and guidance

Informative guidebooks and videos

Workshops and webinars

Connections to Indigenous service providers and resources

Information on financing and Indigenous funding programs

Meet our Indigenous Entrepreneur Services team

Our team of experts is committed to providing you with the best resources available to ensure the success of your small business.

Norma Wolf Child

Team Lead, Business Strategist

Robyn Soulier-Ritchot , Business Link

Robyn Soulier-Ritchot

Business Strategist

Resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Watch the videos or download the guidebooks to help you start and grow your Indigenous small business.

Steps to Starting a Business as an Indigenous Entrepreneur
Contract Opportunities for Indigenous Businesses
Indigenous Business Planning Workbook

This workbook guides Indigenous entrepreneurs to create a business plan.

Indigenous Business Planning Workbook
How to Become an Independent Contractor

This workbook guides Indigenous entrepreneurs to start an independent contractor business.

How to Become an Independant Contractor
Indigenous Business Planning Workbook

Indigenous Business Planning Workbook

This workbook is designed to help Indigenous entrepreneurs create a business plan.

How to Become an Independant Contractor

How to Become an Independent Contractor

This guide is a useful tool if you are looking to start any type of independent contractor business.

Free tools and resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs

We have the resources and tools available to help your small business start, grow, and thrive.

How we support Alberta Indigenous communities

We provide:

  • Free small business training for your Indigenous community or organization
  • We’ll attend your tradeshows, job fairs, and other entrepreneurial events

Indigenous Peerpreneur Sessions

Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur in Alberta seeking support and guidance to help grow your business? Our Indigenous Peerpreneur Sessions have you covered.

Over the course of 4 weeks, our free program will bring together established Indigenous entrepreneurs in a virtual group setting to connect, share, and learn from one another. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers, share your business challenges, and gain valuable insights as we brainstorm solutions to support the growth of your business.

Learn More

Exclusively for Indigenous entrepreneurs, this free 4-week program will feature sessions on June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2pm to 3:30pm.

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Indigenous Peerpreneur Session

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Educational videos for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Finding Contract Opportunities as an Indigenous Business

When a company, organization, or government needs a specific job to be competed, they’ll often post an RFP (Request for Proposal) online. These are great opportunities for your Indigenous small business! Learn what an RFP is, how to write a winning proposal, and how to find opportunities from Governments and other organizations.

Steps to Starting a Business as an Indigenous Entrepreneur

Starting your Indigenous small business is exciting and rewarding, but the start-up process can be overwhelming. This video will walk you through the steps to starting a business as an Indigenous entrepreneur to help you get your new business venture up and running!

Latest Indigenous Blogs

Stay up-to-date with our latest blogs and articles, specifically designed to guide you through every stage of your business.

Reflection: Moving Forward in a Good Way

June 26, 2023|Comments Off on Reflection: Moving Forward in a Good Way

Last May, I had the privilege of attending Forward Summit 2023. It was a two-day event where industry experts, leaders, and professionals gathered to discuss and explore what reconciliation means for corporate Canada, which includes the responsibility and consideration... Read More

Client Story: Sniff’s Pet Products

June 15, 2023|Comments Off on Client Story: Sniff’s Pet Products

A proud Métis business owner, born and raised in Manitoba, Bonny Calvert started her small business journey in response to noticing her pet’s discomfort and distress caused by ticks and mosquito bites when exploring the great outdoors with her beloved 4-legged family members. Read More

Latest Indigenous Blogs & Client Stories

Stay up-to-date with our latest blogs and articles, specifically designed to guide you through every stage of your business.

Events and webinars for Indigenous entrepreneurs

We host, sponsor, and participate in events and webinars that give aspiring and established Indigenous business owners the opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

Meet our Indigenous Entrepreneur partners

Thank you to our partner organizations for helping us foster successful entrepreneurs and build a flourishing small business community across Alberta.

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