Starting a business as an immigrant or newcomer to Canada comes with unique opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re navigating cultural differences or facing unfamiliar legal and financial territory, we provide guidance, tools, and resources to help you start and grow your small business in Alberta.
For over 5 years, we’ve supported immigrant & newcomer small businesses and entrepreneurs. We provide free resources and support at any stage in your entrepreneurial journey.
As a newcomer in Canada, Bukola Adedeji aimed to make a positive impact in the lingerie industry. Recognizing the common struggle women face in finding bras and garments that prioritize both comfort and fit, she addressed this market gap by launching her first store, TheBraGirl, in February 2018. Her mission is to provide women with the support and confidence they need in every stage of life.
Download our guidebooks available in multiple languages, designed to assist you in launching and expanding your small business.
Small business ownership can be both exciting and overwhelming. Let us guide you through every step of the process.
Business Link acknowledges and respects that we are on traditional land, meeting grounds, territories, gathering places, and travelling routes of Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 and the home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the lands of those who have come before us, reside here now and in the future.