Many Canadian entrepreneurs want to start their own businesses. They start from scratch as a startup and grow gradually into a fully-fledged small and medium sized organization. Your first task is to explain what the startup business ecosystem is like in Quebec or any other provinces in Canada? You can focus on Montreal or a city to provide a more detailed perspective.

Task 2. Startup typology

Are there major differences among startups? What are the key dimensions we can distinguish one kind of startup from another?

Task 3. Startup taxation rules

How does Quebec and federal government provide incentives to startups through taxation policies? Provide at least 5 examples.

Task 4. Startup management

What are key considerations to manage a startup successfully?

Task 5. Startup challenges and opportunities

What are the main challenges that startups meet?

What are lucrative opportunities that startups can enjoy?