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.

  • Grants Available to Prince Edward Island Businesses (2023): Top Grants + Tips for Applying

    If you’re an aspiring or current business owner in Prince Edward Island, you probably know that it’s hard to find business funding – especially PEI business grants.  Look no further! Because on this page we’ve assembled the best grants for PEI entrepreneurs, including PEI startup business grants.Below we also cover the basics of business grants…

  • Wage Subsidies Available to Nova Scotia Businesses

    START Program Nova Scotia Maurice Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Subsidy Description: The START program offers financial incentives to businesses and organizations that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia to help them hire Nova Scotians who need work experience. There will be a focus on SMEs. Benefits of the Nova Scotia…

  • Rebates Available to Nova Scotia Businesses

    Payroll Rebate Maurice Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Rebate Description: The Payroll rebate is a performance-based, financial incentive offered to qualified companies expanding or locating in Nova Scotia. The Payroll Rebate offers a return on a company’s eligible gross payroll, helping to save on eligible payroll expenses. This means that for every dollar…

  • Loans Available to Nova Scotia Businesses

    Nova Scotia Small Business Loan Guarantee Program Maurice Amount: $500,000 Type of Program: Loan Guarantee Description: The Small Business Loan Guarantee Program delivers better financial assistance for the start-up and expansion of small businesses in Nova Scotia by providing them loan guarantees. Credit unions are the only financial provider to offer access to the financing…