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Career Research

Considering starting your own business?

TMU Library has various research guides that can support with your information needs on starting your own business, such as information on market research, business plans, financing (loans and grants), pitching resources, patent searching, importing / exporting, and so much more!

Entrepreneurship at TMU

Are you looking for advice on a startup idea? For university entrepreneurship support, connect with Zone Learning. Zone Learning is the university's network for innovation and entrepreneurial experiences at TMU. It is home to 10 Zones on our downtown campus, as well as several off-campus zones. Each Zone has a distinct industry focus, designed for brainstorming, igniting projects and nurturing startups from the ground up.

Public Libraries

Connecting to your local public library is another great way to seek out information and guidance when starting your own business.

Toronto Public Library (TPL), for example, has great resources, programs, seminars, and other services that will help you run your small business.

Business Planning and Tools