Starter Company Plus
Overview
Markham’s Starter Company Plus program seeks to help entrepreneurs start, expand or grow a small business in Markham by providing training, education and advisory services and an opportunity to be selected for grant funding of up to $5,000.00 including access to mentorship from local business leaders.
The program is delivered in two phases:
- Open to all applicants: Training, Education and assistance with preparation of an updated Business Plan/growth plan/pivot plan and Budget
- For selected applicants chosen to proceed to Phase 2: Receive grant funding and begin 3-month mentoring period
Eligibility
Applicants must fit the following criteria:
- A for-profit business located in the municipal boundaries of Markham
- Not employed full time elsewhere
- Not in a full-time education program and/or not planning to return to school full-time in the next 3 years
- Not currently receiving funding from another Provincial entrepreneurship or business program
- Not a previous recipient of the Starter Company (Plus) grant nor Small Business Recovery and Digital Resilience Program grant
- Not a commission-based business nor franchise business
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Ontario
And are willing to:
- Create and follow a business plan/growth plan/pivot plan and a 2-year financial forecast/budget
- Agree to participate in training and monthly mentoring meetings over a 3-month period
- Agree to provide business reports to the Markham Small Business Centre for verification over a 3-month period
How to Apply
Download and complete a business plan and a financial forecast and then upload them through the online form.
Business Plan Template: Download
Financial Forecast Template: Download
Need help on your Business Plan and Financial Forecast documents? Join the training sessions below:
Mastering Financial Planning for Small Business Success - July 23rd, 10AM
DIY Your Business Plan - August 8th, 1:30PM
Apply by: Sunday, August 18, before 11:59 PM
