Working in Alberta

Self-employment

Many immigrants to Alberta own and operate their own businesses. The Business Link, a service centre funded by the governments of Alberta and Canada, has a library of business publications and offers help on the following business topics:

  • E-business.
  • Financing.
  • Start-up.
  • Import and export issues.
  • Innovation.
  • Legal issues.
  • Marketing.
  • Operations.
  • Taxation.

Business advice is available from staff and guest counsellors. The Business Link also offers seminars on a wide variety of topics.

For more information, visit the Business Link website or phone 780-422-7722 in Edmonton or 1-800-272-9675 toll-free throughout Alberta.

Another source of information for small business owners is the Alberta First website. For information about how to start a business, see the Starting Your Business section of Alberta First.

The Alberta First website also provides small business guides in the Business Information section of the website plus information about:

  • Industries in Alberta.
  • Alberta communities and regions.
  • Businesses for sale, commercial and industrial properties for sale and other opportunities.

For more information, contact the Alberta Employment and Immigration office nearest you. Look under Government of Alberta in the blue or white pages of your telephone book.

Related Information

Government of Canada

Other Sources

Date Updated: Nov 01, 2007
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