Business Tools
The Business Link Research Services resources catalogue
Our research centre houses over 5000 publications for the use of Alberta entrepreneurs to obtain vital information for their business endeavours. If you need assistance locating business related information, we encourage you to call our Research Services at 780-422-7780 or through our toll free number 1-800-272-9675.
BizPal - Online Business Permits and Licences Service
BizPaL is an online service that walks Canadian entrepreneurs through the process of finding comprehensive information about business permits and licensing requirements from all levels of government.
Website Assessment
Take the first step in optimizing your website. Just enter your web address and the BDC web assessment tool will analyze up to 5 pages of your website.
Productivity Alberta - Productivity Assessment Tool
The web-based Productivity Assessment Tool will help you identify the areas in which your company is performing well and highlight important areas for improvement.
Helps entrepreneurs to improve their profitability and liquidity.
SME Benchmarking Tool (formerly Performance Plus)
Offers industry-specific income statement and balance sheet data for small and medium sized businesses allowing you to:
- Estimate the operating costs for your new business;
- View financial performance averages in your industry;
- Enter your own financial data to see how your business measures up to comparably sized firms.
Intellectual property for exporting businesses
If you are an exporter, find out how you can protect your intellectual property outside of Canada.
Build a Privacy Plan for Your Business
This Privacy For Small Business Online Tool will walk you through the information you need to comply with privacy laws and to provide your customers with the privacy protection they expect
