Opening a restaurant or catering business is a common dream among people who want to start a small business or their own. Unfortunately, food businesses are one of the more complicated businesses to start in this country because of regulations regarding food safety. How to Start a Food Business in Canada discusses this issues and provides a step-by-step startup guide.

Another topic of perennial interest is small business grants. This week I feature a roundup of 7 Canada Government Grants for Starting or Growing Small Businesses that you may be able to apply for.

And while we're talking about startups and money, be sure to scroll down to find out about The $1,000 Minute Contest for Canadian Tech Startups - it could be quick money in your pocket.

Other topics of interest below the fold include 11 Ways to Sell Online Well and the findings of the Taskforce on Women Entrepreneurs with their recommendations for what should be done to increase support for Canadian women in business.

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Susan