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​​Although it's not risk-free, havingÌýyour own business can have many perks: youÌýhave the freedom to manage yourÌýown time and energy; you are able to follow your passionÌýand face new challenges daily.ÌýÌý

But do you know what it takes to set up a small businessÌýin Quebec? Do you know the legalÌýframeworks for a business start-up?

ThisÌýlist of resourcesÌýwill introduce you to the basics of business start-ups in Quebec:
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ɬÀï·¬ Dobson CentreÌýfor Entrepreneurship

The ɬÀï·¬ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is the hub of entrepreneurial activity at ɬÀï·¬. Its mission is to find, teach, and develop world-class entrepreneurs at ɬÀï·¬. The centreÌýsupports students, faculty, and alumni through tailored education, applied entrepreneurial frameworks, and iterative mentorships.

• View and register forÌýworkshops by DobsonÌýCentre onÌý.Ìý
• See their full programs on their website.ÌýPlease note that most DobsonÌýservices are also available to ɬÀï·¬ alumni.Ìý
• ɬÀï·¬ Dobson Mentorship Circle
• The ɬÀï·¬ Dobson Cup:ÌýTheÌýɬÀï·¬ Dobson Cup is ɬÀ﷬’s flagship annual startup competition.

Getting your legal questions answered

• : A pro-bono legal clinic for starting aÌýbusiness
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External Resources

• See .
• – This organization provides consulting services, coaching and training to young entrepreneurs and organizesÌýinformation sessions, workshops, andÌýconferences, many of which are available free of charge to help you start your business.
  • , a guide for immigrants who want to start their own business. Free Access.
• Ìý– An organization providing support, training, and financing to new entrepreneurs. It most notably administersÌýfinancingÌýfor businesses, including CréAvenir for entrepreneurs under 35.Ìý
• Ìý- This organization will connect you with other young entrepreneurs who share your concerns and ambitions.Ìý
• :ÌýAÌýcommunity-basedÌýEnglish-language service provider that helps Quebecers province-wide find employment, start and grow businesses.
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