Author: Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.
  • Prince Edward Island Small Business: Complete Guide for Entrepreneurs

    Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest and most rural province, but that doesn’t prevent people from starting a business and having success in PEI. PEI is known for its red sand beaches, rolling hills, and world-class golf courses. Businesses related to tourism are popular selections. However, you have many other options when considering operating…

  • Incorporating a Business in New Brunswick: Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs

    Businesses in New Brunswick exist in all shapes and sizes. However, regardless of the size, any business can choose to incorporate as a legal operational structure for the business.Incorporating isn’t the right choice for every business, but it does provide some significant benefits in the right situation.So what do you need to do to incorporate…

  • Best Business to Start in Nova Scotia: Growth Industries + Top Business Ideas

    When you think of Nova Scotia, you may think about tourism, agriculture, and fishing. These certainly remain key industries in this Canadian province.However, the province is embracing other types of industries, helping to diversify Nova Scotia’s economy. Information technology, communications technology, and clean technology are among the fastest growing industries in Nova Scotia.Having success with…

  • Businesses for Sale in Nova Scotia: Best Places to Buy + Mistakes to Avoid

    When you are brainstorming ideas for opening a business in Nova Scotia, all your attention may be on starting a new business from scratch. After all, this seems like the logical step.However, you do have another option in trying to open a business in Nova Scotia – you could purchase an existing business.There are some…

  • How to Register a Business in Nova Scotia: Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs

    Depending on the type of business you are operating in Nova Scotia, you likely must register with the provincial government. Through registration, you’ll provide tax information, information about employees, and decide on a legal business structure. You can perform the registration process completely online, which simplifies the process. However, you still need to have some…