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You’re busy doing what you do best—building your business. That’s why we have the resources and tools you need for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey—whether it’s bringing your newest idea to life, seeking strategic direction for growth or moving on to your next great adventure.

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Embrace entrepreneurship confidently, knowing that every step to starting your own business is covered in The ATB Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business. Turn your great ideas into a fully-fledged business with insights from subject matter experts, experienced entrepreneurs and some of the leading business minds at ATB found in our free downloadable guide.

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Grow your business, your way

Starting a business

Every great business starts as an idea. Whatever your idea is, turn it into a thriving startup with our resources for ideation and startup stage businesses.

Watch a pre-recorded webinar on the steps to starting your business
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Bring your business idea to life
Bring your business idea to life

Watch a pre-recorded webinar on the steps to starting your business.

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Using a SWOT analysis as a strategic tool
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Start with SWOT: Using a SWOT analysis as a strategic tool
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5 tips to improve cash flow for emerging entrepreneurs
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5 tips to improve cash flow for emerging entrepreneurs
5 tips to improve cash flow for emerging entrepreneurs

Learn how to handle cash flow confidently with these five tips.

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Getting started: 10 questions to ask when you have a business idea
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Getting started: 10 questions to ask when you have a business idea
Getting started: 10 questions to ask when you have a business idea

Turn your idea into reality with these self-reflection prompts.

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5 things banks really want to see in your business plan
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5 things banks really want to see in your business plan
5 things banks really want to see in your business plan

Get your business plan ready to pitch with this inside information.

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Growing your business

Growing a business can be hard when you’re running a business, too. Let us curb the complexity with advice on hiring, cashflow, marketing and strategic thinking for growth stage businesses.

How nonprofits can make the most out of festival season
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How nonprofits can make the most out of festival season
How nonprofits can make the most out of festival seasonLearn more
Preparing your seasonal small business for sucess
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Preparing your seasonal small business for success
Preparing your seasonal small business for successLearn more
How to maximize your cash flow as an entrepreneur
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How to maximize your cash flow as an entrepreneur
How to maximize your cash flow as an entrepreneur

Review the fundamentals of managing and maximizing cash flow.

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When is the best time to get a business loan?
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When is the best time to get a business loan?
When is the best time to get a business loan?

An ATB relationship manager shares the strategy behind getting a loan.

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How to prepare your business for expansion
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How to prepare your business for expansion
How to prepare your business for expansion

Set your business up for scaling using these five tips.

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Running your business

Focusing on your long term business goals and profit margins? We have insight into emerging trends and business changes to help you stay up to date on industry-specific information.

Creating a sustainable future: understanding the single-use items bylaw
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Creating a sustainable future: understanding the single-use items bylaw
Creating a sustainable future: understanding the single-use items bylawLearn more
Creating a culture of wellness in your business
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Creating a culture of wellness in your business
Creating a culture of wellness in your business

Create a healthy workplace culture that attracts and retains talent.

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Self-employed: tax preparation tips
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Self-employed: tax preparation tips
Self-employed: tax preparation tips

Learn tax strategies to maximize deductions and minimize penalties.

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Tax tips for creative entrepreneurs
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Tax tips for creative entrepreneurs
Tax tips for creative entrepreneurs

Here are our top four tax tips for creative entrepreneurs.

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Balancing mental health and business management
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Balancing mental health and business management
Balancing mental health and business management

Learn strategies to balance managing your business and your mental wellness.

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Social Responsibility: Harness the power of people, planet and profit
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Social Responsibility: Harness the power of people, planet and profit
Social Responsibility: Harness the power of people, planet and profit

Grow your profits and your positive impact by implementing CSR.

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Succession planning

Ready to transition to the next stage of your life? Let’s get it done on your terms and make sure your business ends up in capable hands.

ATB Business Transition Guide
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ATB Business Transition Guide
ATB Business Transition Guide

Create a succession plan with confidence using this comprehensive guide.

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Trusted advisors to help you navigate transition planning
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Trusted advisors to help you navigate transition planning
Trusted advisors to help you navigate transition planning

Learn the advantages of creating a specialized team of advisors.

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When should you start business transition planning?
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When should you start business transition planning?
When should you start business transition planning?

Be prepared to hand off your business to maximize profit and success.

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Building emotional resilience during an unexpected business transition
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Building emotional resilience during an unexpected business transition
Building emotional resilience during an unexpected business transition

Navigate the emotions of leaving your business with confidence.

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Tax considerations when selling your business
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Tax considerations when selling your business
Tax considerations when selling your business

Feel confident selling your business with this tax knowledge.

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Setting goals during the business transition process
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Setting goals during the business transition process
Setting goals during the business transition process

Get the results you want from your business transition with this advice.

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