Nick's Business Journal: March 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

Business Registration in Alberta

Starting a business in Alberta? The basic procedure for setting up a business is the same, no matter where you live in Canada, but the details are different in each province and territory. This article will guide you through the business registration steps you need to follow to get your new sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation legally set up in Alberta. (For information about registering your business in other provinces, see the sidebar, or visit my Business Registration library.)

Five Small Business Ideas

Organizational Consultant - any people struggle when it comes to getting and staying organized. It can be difficult to not only create a system that works for you, but also to maintain it over the long term. If this is an area where you thrive and you enjoy sharing your organizational systems with others, an organizational consultant—for homes or offices—may be an excellent business idea for you.
Computer Repair and Maintenance Provider - Think of all of the households and businesses that have computers but don't have an in-house technical expert. If you have a technical background and an expert understanding of computers, a small business as a computer repair and maintenance service could be a great business idea for you.
Information Products Creator -Information products can come in many forms, including ebooks, audio downloads, videos, webinars, online courses and even blog posts. If you enjoy writing and developing tutorials and other informative content, you can create a series of information products to sell online through a website or blog.
Pooper Scooper - It may not be a glamorous job, but it can be a lucrative one for one simple reason—many busy dog owners are willing to pay someone else to clean up after their dogs. If you live in an area with a lot of dogs, you have the potential to build a successful business as a pooper scooper.
Bookkeeper - For this business idea to be low-cost and successful, you will need experience with bookkeeping and/or accounting on a professional level, plus a certain level of know-how with accounting software, such as QuickBooks. If you have these skills combined with an exemplary attention to detail, starting a bookkeeping business for other small business owners may be the business for you.