• CanadaStartups.org

Overview

CanadaStartups.org has a rating of 4.78 stars from 101 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CanadaStartups.org most frequently mention business plan. CanadaStartups.org ranks 5th among Business Loans sites.

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  • I was starting my business and needed somebody to help me get it all set up, to do a business plan and to get a loan.

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Top Positive Review

“With your help, we got our business funded!”

Graham W.
11/5/23

We registered for your platform in late June 2023 but didn't use it much at the time. After getting a few email reminders of upcoming grants and programs, thought we'd look into it. Glad we did as the 2 programs you suggested were both successful and funded us the $10,000 and $5,500 that we needed. We are still a member, working with Justin. Justin is great! As a plumbing business, most of our work is word of mouth and getting Justin on board with us to push us with the funding search was really helpful as we were able to use the funds to go digital with some of the promotion that we had. This really helped us reach more customers on the web. So very much appreciated.

Top Critical Review

“CanadaStartups.org Is a waste of time and $$Money$$”

laura z.
2/27/22

Candastartup will answer all questions prior to customers signing up and of course payment. After the signup phase is done - they do NOT return calls to help their clients. Our company has made several attempts to get a company representative talk to us and explain their process with absolutely no success. They bombard you with e-mails regarding your business plan, marketing plan at a Cost... more $$money$$. Our company wasted our time and of course money. Canadastartups is not a viable choice NOT a happy customer!

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Thumbnail of user abfpo
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December 16th, 2023

Canada Startups helped out non profit find a number if relevant grants and funding options. Much more help than initially anticipated. Thank you

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November 5th, 2023

We registered for your platform in late June 2023 but didn't use it much at the time. After getting a few email reminders of upcoming grants and programs, thought we'd look into it. Glad we did as the 2 programs you suggested were both successful and funded us the $10,000 and $5,500 that we needed.
We are still a member, working with Justin. Justin is great!

As a plumbing business, most of our work is word of mouth and getting Justin on board with us to push us with the funding search was really helpful as we were able to use the funds to go digital with some of the promotion that we had. This really helped us reach more customers on the web. So very much appreciated.

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Keep track of the funding programs as they come out. My impression initially on funding was that the programs are always the same but a lot of the funding changes all the time.

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We worked with Justin using both the business plan guidance and the funding search tools.

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February 22nd, 2022

This portal provides a platform where you can search for funding based on your needs and project status. It is a one stop shop that saves lot of time and effort. I was able to get funding within 4 months and in addition to that it provided me with lot of contacts, networking and information that I can use as I move further along with my startup. The team was helpful throughout the process as well.

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5 helpful votes
February 6th, 2022

I registered with CanadaStartups.org as a referral from my bank branch manager. I wasn't approved for a loan via bank due to my credit but Canada Startups helped me find multiple government loan options that I applied to that count the business plan over my credit score more. A very helpful tool in funding, especially when u have bad credit and need all the help you can get.

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6 helpful votes
February 27th, 2022

Candastartup will answer all questions prior to customers signing up and of course payment. After the signup phase is done - they do NOT return calls to help their clients. Our company has made several attempts to get a company representative talk to us and explain their process with absolutely no success. They bombard you with e-mails regarding your business plan, marketing plan at a Cost... more $$money$$. Our company wasted our time and of course money.
Canadastartups is not a viable choice NOT a happy customer!

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2 helpful votes
April 4th, 2022

The business plan tool is excellent. Good way to get this job done with little to no time wasted. Would recommend it a great deal.

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February 21st, 2022

We really appreciate that you understand the ups and downs of running small businesses. Canada Startups provided me with a great service and delivered as promised. Great company!

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Thumbnail of user elizabethc1734
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1 helpful vote
August 1st, 2021

Canada Startups was full of surprises in terms of what they offer. As a business owner, starting a new business, it is a challege by any means. They were quite helpful with the business plan write up process and planning our financial projections.
One key aspect they focus a lot on is connecting people with funding agencies. With regards to my business, this means a $******* wage support grant and a $******* loan for equipment and renovation. Very helpful and easy going provider.

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1 helpful vote
February 3rd, 2022

Justin is the best! Makes the process very easy, explains everything fully, and always answers your questions fast! I look forward to securing the needed funding.

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Thumbnail of user ingrammhowfaralice
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May 26th, 2023

Funding via government is made out to be impossible appearing but is there for those who take the time to look. In my experience with you guys, this was proven many times over and I apologize for my initial outbursts. Your goal is defined and was very appreciated in helping me raise funds.

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Helpful to work at a pace that they guide you in.

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Thumbnail of user danm1591
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 8th, 2022

A business plan, financial statements, PitchDeck and found funding. I used their Growth Package though for the 1000 bucks. They don't offer it but is available if you ask. I was referred to them by BDC bank to get help. Got funded $125k after my plan was done and funding search completed. Justin Fletcher was very helpful the entire process

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Ask for the growth plan instead

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Thumbnail of user amoraj
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2 helpful votes
February 8th, 2022

Had a great and swift experience. Justin was a great person to work with and kept me posted while pushing my funding through with good terms. Will definitely go back if I need more support.

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October 29th, 2017

The startup portal is a good tool for any individual getting into business. Great support from the staff, quick response time with all contact and very useful tools. Only negative is that the business owner has to do a lot of the work.

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1 helpful vote
March 1st, 2022

I got approved for 35k with my business plan written for me by Canada Startups team. Very appreciative.

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1 helpful vote
May 4th, 2022

We were provided a dozen method to apply to after our first funding search. Was helpful but very overwhelming. Our expert definitely stepped up and provided such a spectacular service and hand held us through the process. Must say, am pleased. Thank you

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2 helpful votes
April 7th, 2022

I spent 500 bucks on the platform and was worth it to at. Got my plan done and found a few funding options. No issues.

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1 helpful vote
February 4th, 2022

The Canada Startups team was very helpful with my business plan and helped us find multiple funding sources to apply to. A must have resource if you are starting up

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1 helpful vote
February 7th, 2022

Approved for $******* in funding as a. Secret tip: listen to the experts as they've been there. Thanks Justin and David, your help was so important in this.

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April 28th, 2022

At first my experince was very good. Didn't fit with my expert, Darren. We just didn't click. I asked to switch my expert and was given a new one who better understood my plan and goals. I did go through the entire method with low expectations but did manage to secure funds so deserve 5 star for you guys. Thank you

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Thumbnail of user keirag10
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1 helpful vote
March 2nd, 2022

I've been a member for 8 months now I cannot rate this program high enough. The canada staetups platform gives you everything you need to know and the team do all they can. Stop wasting time trying to do this on your own, and see this as a investment in a new life style so you can focus in your business and get funding.

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Thumbnail of user estellaparker899
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May 11th, 2023

Assistance with government funding is what I was after and it's what I paid for. These guys helped with the pin pointing the funding options and helped quite a bit with the grant applications. Overall a 5 star experience which I would recommend

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February 25th, 2022

Thank you for such support during the time. Our business is managing to get back on its feet with your support finding the relevant funds.

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April 3rd, 2022

Justin Fletcher was very expert assigned and I must say this guy never sleeps. I work during the day and my nights are free to manage my business, so having the experts there to provide support at odd times of the night was so helpful. Recommended service.

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2 helpful votes
April 23rd, 2023

* kept sending messages and requests to sign up and promised every help he could. Once I signed up and paid almost $500, it was as if I was alone. They did not offer any assistance and wanted me to do everything on my own, which defeated the aim of subscribing to them in the first place. My money is gone, but I would like to advise anyone subscribing to them to watch out as they are not who they claim to be. They do not offer any help. They will request more money with every service you require within their platform.

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Thumbnail of user billh1349
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November 7th, 2022

After much struggle to find funding and to be approved on my own, I asked Canada Startups for help. They killlleed it! Got me funded, but most importantly they helped me save thousands instantly due to mistakes I had in my operational financials. Appreciate your hard work team!

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CanadaStartups.org provides a step by step guide to starting a small business along with a number of small business tools and resources such as the Business Plan Builder Tool, the Funding Database and the Investor PitchDeck.

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