Up to a $5,000 Grant

Starter CompanyPlus

About Starter Company

Unlock the potential of your business through Starter Company Plus. This program offers personalized, one-on-one guidance from a Small Business Enterprise Centre advisor and access to workshops, seminars, and networking events covering essential topics like business planning, budgeting, and marketing. You’ll also have the chance to connect with experienced mentors who have successfully started, expanded, or purchased businesses.

If you’re 18 or older, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Ontario, and not enrolled in full-time school, you can apply. Whether you’re starting a new business, growing an existing one, or buying a company, you may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000. To qualify, you’ll need to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount, either in cash or in kind, to support your venture.

Marketing their small business online
How we can help

Kickstart Your Business with the Starter Company Grant

We help you navigate the Starter Company grant process, providing tailored marketing, branding, and web design services to set your new business up for success from day one.

Online Presence

Development of new basic or e-commerce website

Upgrading existing e-commerce site for added functionality (i.e., new plugins, or features)

Social Media

Costs of social media marketing

Hiring a consultant or agency to execute digital marketing initiatives

Google AdWords & Meta Marketing

Branding & Graphics

Design & Development of Brand Identity

Business Cards

Other Marketing Print Collaterals

It was a pleasure working with Kristen at Creative Atmosphere. Her company was initially recommended by other local businesses therefore I reached out to her since we were interested in a new website for our business.

She was very helpful and recommended that we consider applying for the Digital Transformation Grant. She provided information regarding this and other grants. We ended up applying for and getting approved for the Digital Transformation Grant. From there, Kristen worked with us to build our website.

She was very quick, efficient, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. We're very happy with the look, feel and functionality of our website. We highly recommend Creative Atmosphere.

Jessica Nancekivell
Millard Glass
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What Are Your Next Steps?

Leverage grants to facilitate your business growth. Creative Atmosphere has assisted numerous small businesses in grant applications and fulfilling associated work components. Whether you’re new to grant programs or seeking clarification, we’re here to discuss and provide guidance.

Note: Creative Atmosphere is not involved in the selection of grant applicants or the disbursement of funds. Our role is limited to assisting with the application process and fulfilling work components outlined in the grant program.

Website Design

Your business has a story to tell—let’s make sure the right people hear it.