BeYourOwnBoss.org offers information about self-employment training programs in Vancouver, British Columbia. The website also provides links to resources and information on the process of starting, building and managing your own business. BeYourOwnBoss.org

Business Bound provides a comprehensive one-stop business start-up resource for youth. Launched as a successful pilot project for Central Ontario in 2000, Business Bound encourages young people aged 15 to 29, in this area and in the Durham and Kingston region to explore entrepreneurship. The project offers a powerful combination of real-life entrepreneur insights, business information, advice and direction. With funding from Human Resources Development Canada, Business Bound includes these proven components: exploring entrepreneurship sessions, the Business Bound website, a regional directory of organizations, an “Ask an Entrepreneur” feature, and marketing support. The website www.bizbound.ca provides information and tools for business start-up. Key business topics such as Marketing, Business Management and Law are introduced, described and explained. Within each topic, visitors will find links to sites offering more in-depth information. Biz Bound

Since 1995, Ideacafe’s seasoned entrepreneurs have been providing established and aspiring entrepreneurs with the information and resources they need and want to help them successfully run their businesses. Entrepreneurs can access free trade publications, advice, business community forums, and business news. Aspiring entrepreneurs will benefit from Ideacafe’s start-up guides, free sample business plans, startup financing tips, example business forms and letters, and computer and software information. Business Owners’ Idea Café

Mentors, Ventures & Plans is a website designed to help youth learn how to become entrepreneurs and start their own business. Some of the features youth can expect to find on the site include self-assessment tests, guides to identifying and evaluating opportunities, guidelines for writing a business plan, start-up money links and information on programs and courses. Canadian Foundation for Economic Education