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From starting up a new business to growing and managing it well into the future, TD has banking advice for every stage of your business, along with tailored banking solutions for your small business.
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Convenient banking solutions to help you get started
Choosing the right banking solution is one of the ways to help get your business off to a good start.
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Starting a business can be rewarding as well as challenging. As a newcomer to Canada who is looking to start a business, here are some things you may want to keep in mind.
It’s important to ensure you’re meeting all requirements as a newcomer, including understanding your ability to legally own and operate a business.
The Government of Canada has a lot of useful resources to help start your business, as a newcomer to Canada.
Having a written business plan is recommended.
Having a document that outlines your idea, explains your goals and how to accomplish them, not only helps you manage your business, but could come in handy when you’re looking for money.
Consider downloading our business plan template which addresses product and service information, competitive analyses, the financial feasibility of starting up, and more.
Finding the money and managing cashflow is something to consider when starting any kind of business.
To help you get started, here are some common questions for you to consider:
- How much will I need to get started? Download our Start-up Costs template.
- How much will I need to keep the business running until I reach break-even? Use our Cash Flow Calculator.
- What will my monthly loan payments be? Use our Loan Calculator.
For more help with your financing needs, explore our borrowing options.
A TD Account Manager Small Business (AMSB) specializes in banking solutions for entrepreneurs. Working with an AMSB means having someone who will take the time to understand you, your business challenges, and your unique needs as a newcomer to help provide banking advice and make informed recommendations.
Tips and advice for newcomers entrepreneurs
Frequently asked questions
When operating a business, opening a business bank account has many benefits. By separating your personal and business banking, you can manage your finances more easily by tracking your income, expenses, and cash flow. You can also save time with tax filing, as it’s quicker to gather the financial information and transactions you need to file your business taxes.
We have several TD Small Business Bank Accounts available to meet the unique needs of your business. When choosing one, consider the frequency of your transactions and the balance you expect to maintain.
You can view our accounts, or use our Account Selector Tool for account recommendations.
There's no initial minimum deposit needed to open a TD Small Business Bank Account.
Depending on the way you’ve structured your business, the documents you’ll need will vary. For details, you can refer to our account opening checklist.
A business credit card offers many benefits for managing your business operations. It helps you separate business and personal expenses, facilitates easy tracking and management of day-to-day expenses using our TD Card Management Tool, and supports your business's cash flow. Additionally, you can earn points, cash back or benefit from a low interest rate.