The Launch League Workbook
Workbook resources
Every link from the workbook, kept up to date. Government pages give general information; rules depend on your business and your situation, so check the official page and ask an adult, an accountant or your local Small Business Enterprise Centre before deciding.
Setting up a business in Ontario (official sources)
- Ontario Business RegistryRegistering a business name or a corporation.
- When you need a CRA Business Number
- When to register for and charge GST/HST
- BizPaL permits and licences finder
- WSIB for new businessesIf you hire help, or work in construction.
- Small Business Enterprise Centre locationsFree, one-on-one help.
- Summer Company (Ontario)
Launch League guides and tools
- Business 101, free online
- How to start a business in Ontario
- Business structures in Ontario
- Summer Company readiness check
- Business Dashboard (free with your Launch League login)Track sales, expenses, potential customers and goals.
- Your free business page on launchleague.caBuild it in your Business Dashboard. Launch League approves every page; under 18, a parent or guardian approves it too.
- Printable trackers from this workbook
Tools for running your business
- Stripe (payments)Card payments and online checkout. Usually needs an adult account holder.
- Square (payments)Card readers and online payments. Usually needs an adult account holder.
- Gamma (pitch deck slides)Builds clean slides from your outline. Check its age rules; under 18, use it with a parent, guardian or teacher.
The competition
Help
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