Resources
Human Resources
The intention of including Human Resources (HR) content on this website is to provide current, non-specific (to any industry or business) best practices information from reputable HR sources. The information is guidance - not advice – and is included to support the business owners and those authorized by the owner (managers/leaders/supervisors) to successfully recruit, orient/onboard and manage your employees to excel at their work and to continuously support your business success.
As the information evolves, the page will be updated to reflect the topics and resources mentioned above including links to provincial employment standards and safety obligations; the HR employee–employer relationship cycle is completed with performance management, layoff and termination best practices.
COVID-19 Resources
Resources for you and your business as we navigate through these unprecedented times.
Resources and Partners
Liveplan
We have partnered with LivePlan to assist you as you write your business plan. We know developing your business plan can be daunting, LivePlan simplifies business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for small businesses and startups.
Business Link
Business Link is Alberta's entrepreneurial hub. They are a non-profit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
Connectica
Connectica is a free service that helps users connect with Alberta’s ever-expanding research and innovation network. It is the perfect place to find programs, services, facilities or events that meet your needs. Connectica facilitates introductions between stakeholders, researchers and entrepreneurs, and helps to bridge the gap between Alberta’s research organizations, universities and publicly-funded innovation support services.
Square One Saskatchewan
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. They do this by building on our province’s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics.
BizPal
BizPaL is an innovative online service that provides you with simplified access to information about business permits, licences and other requirements needed to establish, operate and grow your business.
Community Futures
For over 30 years, Community Futures has been helping people just like you turn business ideas into reality in rural Alberta. Our small business specialists connect you with the skills, financing and resources you need to succeed.
Innovation Saskatchewan
At Innovation Saskatchewan, their mission is to be an innovation catalyst serving the needs of individuals, companies and institutions as well as to enhance the role and benefits of innovation in Saskatchewan.