Introduction -- Important role of small business in Canada -- Where to find business ideas -- Develop a new product -- Sell and existing product -- Start a service business -- Is there a market for your product or service? -- Legal aspects of business start-up -- How are you going to sell your product or service? -- What equipment will you need? -- How many people do you need to help you? -- Your choice of premises -- How much money will you need to start? -- Figure out if you can finance in yourself -- Prepare your business plan -- Debt financing -- Equity financing -- Federal government financial assistance -- Government and other financial assistance in Manitoba -- How to maintain profitability once your business is opertating -- Sources of business start-up assistance for newcomers.