Resources


Growing Your Business 
expandOffice Space: Leasing or Buying
Can’t decide between leasing or buying office space? View the pros and cons of each by clicking on the link below.
 
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expandChoosing and setting up a location
Things to consider when deciding where to locate your business and how to arrange your office, store or facility.
 
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expandStore Location
As a retailer, you should know that your store's location can have a profound effect on the success or failure of your business.
 
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expandLeasing Space Information
Everything the entrepreneur needs to know about leasing space. It is actually designed for use by artisans, but it is useful for everyone seeking office space.
 
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expandBrampton Business Executive Suites
Check out BBES's brand new facility to see how you can save! BBES offers professionally furnished office and virtual office plans with a full range of office support services such as a fully equipped executive boardroom, meeting room, video conferencing, data projector, central fax, secretarial services, internet, photocopying, etc, which are available on a pay per use basis.
 
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expandHiring Employees
Thinking about hiring an employee? Service Canada provides this site that has information on the following topics:
  • Planning to hire
  • Posting Jobs
  • Subsidies and Programs
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Recruitment Options
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expandPublic Health – Region of Peel
Employee health can be a major asset to a business. The services that the Region of Peel provide are designed to help businesses by improving the health and productivity of your employees.
 
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expandEmployment Regulations Info-Guide
Designed by the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre, this info-guide provides information to help guide you through government regulations on employment.
 
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expandEmployment Insurance Programs
This site provides links to general information on employment insurance programs that are specific to Canada.
 
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expandEmployment Standards
Fairness in the workplace is the right of all Ontarians. Employment standards are enforced under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), which sets out the minimum standards that employers and employees must follow. The Ministry of Labour, through its Employment Standards Program: enforces the ESA and its regulations provides information and education to employers and employees, making it easier for people to understand and comply voluntarily investigates possible violations resolves complaints If you are employed in Ontario, you are probably protected by the ESA. To find out more, check out our General Information Fact Sheet.
 
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expandComplying with the Employment Standards Act (ESA): A Workbook for Employers
This workbook has been prepared to assist employers and employees in understanding some of their obligations and rights under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its regulations. It does not take the place of the ESA and its regulations and it should not be considered to offer any legal advice on your particular situation.
 
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expandPayroll
As an employer, trustee, or payer, you are responsible for deducting Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, Employment Insurance (EI) premiums and income tax from remuneration or other types of income you pay, remitting them to us and reporting them on the applicable slips.
 
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expandThe WSIB and Ontario business: A partnership that works
For workplace insurance you can rely on to protect you and your employees, the WSIB works for you. We provide guaranteed no-fault workplace insurance that protects you from costly court settlements and services to keep your workplace safe. Here’s how the WSIB works for you:
 
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expandWhat is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

An SOP is a procedure specific to your operation that describes the activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with industry regulations, provincial laws or even just your own standards for running your business.

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expandSBEC Customer Service Standards

This is an overview of our customer service standards.

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expandWhat is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

An SOP is a procedure specific to your operation that describes the activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with industry regulations, provincial laws or even just your own standards for running your business.

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