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Have you ever considered being your own boss? There are many things to consider before taking such a big step. Drawing from our extensive experience with small businesses, we have developed resources to help you prepare and empower you as a small business owner. 


ACCESS START-UP FINANCING

Meridian’s Quick Start financing helps business start-ups get financing in their first two years of operating. Whether you need to purchase equipment or inventory, or just need to boost your working capital during the start-up phase of your business, we can help you.


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STARTING YOUR BUSINESS - THE GUIDE

Thinking about starting your own business? Transforming the idea of being your own boss into reality doesn't have to be daunting. Our step-by-step guide helps you understand your financials, know your market, reduce start-up costs and increase your chances of success.

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BUSINESS HEALTH CHECK

Is your small business on track? If you have launched your small business in the past two years, take our online Start-Up Health Check and discover areas for improvement to keep your business moving forward. 


WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

Writing your business plan is the blueprint for your business success. It is also a key requirement for accessing financing and government support that you may need. Use this comprehensive template to clearly lay out your business’s goals and objectives. 



BREAK-EVEN CALCULATOR

Calculating the feasibility of any idea is an important part of creating any business plan. Use this calculator to experiment with pricing, costs and time to work out if your idea is feasible.

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GET A GOVERNMENT-BACKED LOAN

Get a guaranteed loan from Meridian and the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) to help make your business a success. It’s ideal for new businesses and start-ups that need financial support or want to grow.

  • Easier to get approved because it’s 85% guaranteed by the federal government

  • You can use the loan to pay off eligible purchases made in the previous 6 months

  • Flexible terms and repayment options

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BUSINESS HEALTH CHECK

Is your small business on track? If you have launched your small business in the past two years, take our online Start-Up Health Check
and discover areas for improvement to keep your business moving forward. 




WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

Writing your business plan is the blueprint for your business success. It is also a key requirement for accessing financing and government support that you may need. Use this comprehensive template to clearly lay out your business’s goals and objectives.