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Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network
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ADVISORY
WHAT ARE THE ADVISORY SERVICES THAT CARIN OFFERS? WHAT DO WE DO?
CARIN’s advisory services help current and future businesses, with the goal to strengthen and advance central Alberta business.
These services are available to all types of businesses at a variety of stages.
The services offered are:
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Legal
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Tax
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Finance
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Market Assessment
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Risk factors
ADVISORY RESOURCES
connectica is a community-driven, community-owned directory tool to help Alberta’s innovators and entrepreneurs quickly identify the most suitable service provider to meet their business needs.
This highly visual directory tool aggregates Alberta’s innovation sector service providers on one site. Whether you are looking for funding support, incubation services, advice and mentoring, and more, connectica will help quickly direct you to the right provider.
Alberta Government – Small Business – A one-stop-shop for budding entrepreneurs and business owners for government services and program information.
NRC-IRAP – Connecting you to funding, expertise, facilities, and global opportunities to help you grow your business!
Business Development Bank – Canada’s business development bank and the only financial institution dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. BDC helps small and medium-sized companies with financing, advisory services, and indirect financing.
OUR FUNDERS
Your Business Innovation Network and Resources
ADVISORY
Resources your need for the next step
IP ANALYSIS
Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship. Along with great opportunity and excitement, this journey can be hard and stressful. Before you jump in, do some self assessment to see if this is the next move for you.
Complete bdc’s self assessment tool to evaluate your entrepreneurial traits.
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