Do you have questions around starting a business?
We’ll take you step-by-step through everything you need to know when starting a business in Alberta.
Good Advice
Amplifying your business.
Start Up Business
Identifying a target market for your new business
Have a very clear idea of the problem you are trying to solve with your business and who your target market is will be crucial for developing your go-to-market strategy.
Growing your business network as a new Canadian
When it comes to building and growing a business, a strong network is a must. Especially for new Canadian entrepreneurs starting out in Alberta.
Exploring Indigenous intersectionalities
A panel of diverse Indigenous entrepreneurs speak about how their intersectional identities have inspired and challenged them. We share key learnings and a follow-up Q&A.
How YYC and YEG Cycle grew their business
Andrew Obrecht, co-owner of YYC and YEG Cycle, shares his top four tips for other entrepreneurs on how to grow their businesses.
What Manjit Minhas wants entrepreneurs to know
Ever wanted entrepreneurial advice from a Dragon’s Den Dragon? Manjit Minhas offers 6 keys to entrepreneurial success.
Are you an entrepreneur? A letter from ATB
When you’re busy defining what business and entrepreneur means for you, we’re here to listen.
Operations
Prepare your business for festival season
5 tips to help your business get ready for seasonal events and celebrations.
Financial essentials for your construction business
Industry specific advice for construction businesses on how to handle supply chain issues, use debt strategically, create cash flow projections and maximize slow seasons.
How to prepare your business for expansion
Successful growth boils down to preparation. While every business has different needs, all businesses can utilize five essential tips to prepare for growth.
Key tips for businesses navigating international trade
As your business grows, diversifying your supply chain is a critical, proactive step that protects against both large and small risks that can derail your success.
Managing your infrastructure to make room for growth
If your business is ready to expand, likely so is your infrastructure. From supply management to staffing and physical space, there’s a lot to consider.
Expanding your business beyond Alberta
If, as an Albertan entrepreneur you’ve already captured a good size of the provincial market, maybe it’s time to grow your business beyond borders.
5 signs telling entrepreneurs they’re ready to grow
Business growth can be driven through multiple approaches and strategies. The first question to ask yourself before making the move to expand is, “Am I ready?”
Are you ready to expand your business?
A four part series on growing and scaling your business. No matter how you choose to build, we’ve got you covered.
Money and Financing
The ATB Entrepreneur’s Guide to crowdfunding
Share your story and give your business idea the spotlight it deserves!
Financial tips for nonprofits with Momentum Counselling
Dive into the different banking needs for nonprofits and advice to set your organization up for success.
Pay yourself first: managing your personal finances as an entrepreneur
Separating your personal and business finances is essential to protect your personal cash flow, maintain your personal credit and investing outside of your own business.
Financial guidance for the creative community
ATB’s Branch for Arts & Culture welcomes artists and freelancers.
4 better ways to business bank instead of using cheques
There was a time when cheques were the best friend of any business owner. Now? Not so much.
When is the best time to get a business loan
Learn the ideal circumstances for loans, how to position your company to get the best rate and what to look for in a financial institution.
How strategic partnerships can help grow your business
The right strategic partners can provide invaluable support for driving your entrepreneurial vision forward and helping to accelerate growth.
How personal finances impact your company’s growth
Your financial acumen and choices in your personal life will impact potential investors or lenders when considering whether or not to fund your business plans.
7 tips for building your credit to finance your business
Debt consolidation involves borrowing money from one lower-interest lender to pay off your debts with other higher-interest lenders.
Agribusiness
ATB Farm Succession Guide
It’s time to make a plan. A comprehensive guide on the farm succession planning process.
Utilizing tips, trends, and tech to power your next decade of growth
Tips for farmers and ranchers to help prepare for the next ten years.
What an agriculture relationship manager can do for you
Get the industry expertise and support you need, so you can focus on doing what you do best: running your farm or ranch.
The value of sharing data from your Farm Management System
How to better leverage the real-time benefits of your Farm Management System by having it communicate with your financial institution.
Tips for intergenerational wealth transfer on the farm
ATB experts discuss farm wealth transfer and how you can protect your farm for future generations.
Four tips for growing a strong legacy on the family farm
ATB Wealth senior financial advisors share their top tips for overcoming the most common challenges for growing intergenerational wealth on the family farm.
Talking about mental health in rural Alberta
Agriculture is an essential and stressful industry. Amy Monea discusses the importance of talking about, and addressing, mental health in rural Alberta.
People and Culture
Four teachings to cultivate your leadership skills
Indigenous entrepreneur Kendal Netmaker shares key lessons on cultivating leadership skills both within and outside business.
How employee engagement leads to productivity and retention
Employee engagement is a proven leading indicator of productivity. As employee engagement goes up, productivity goes up as does retention and safety.
5 ways a successful women-led business boosts their workplace morale
Make work more fun and boost your employees work satisfaction with these 5 tips.
Understanding workplace savings and benefits programs for your business
An enticing workplace savings plan and flexible benefits plan could be key for attracting and retaining top talent.
What the future of HR may look like
COVID-19 has changed the way we work. Human resources management may look quite different both today, and even more so in the future.
Building a strong team: Best practices for hiring and firing
HR management can be a challenge for small businesses, but recruiting the right talent and letting go of underperformers can be vital to your business’ success.
Making mental health conversations the workplace norm
Encouraging open communication about mental health among your team members in your workplace will help to create a safe space where they can do their best work.
Sales and Marketing
Smart marketing strategies to grow your business
Your marketing strategy should continue to evolve and expand to reflect business growth, the marketplace, and your evolving objectives.
Use inbound marketing to bring customers directly to you
Inbound marketing uses digital channels to bring the customer directly to you by providing them with the right content, at the right time.
Social media storytelling to grow your brand
Social media is primarily a storytelling platform. When you can tell a story that captivates and engages your audience, the true power of social media is shown.
Paid search: putting your business in the spotlight
While the world of paid search may seem daunting, it’s ability to put your business directly in front of your market is invaluable.
Inside the value of a strong communications strategy
When getting your entrepreneurial vision up and running, an integrated communications strategy can make all the difference to the success of your business.
How the right media partners can grow your business
There are so many ways to approach marketing your business that for some, bringing in outside partners could be the best approach for getting the most reach.
Succession Planning
Business Transition Guide
Learn the steps you can take to successfully sell and transition out of your business.
Business valuation: understanding your company’s value
Business valuation is a complex process of evaluating many factors to determine an objective, independent and realistic appraisal of your enterprise.
A look at estate and business transition planning
Estate and business transition planning are both vital to ensuring peace of mind around your financial affairs, through retirement and well into the future.
Building emotional resilience during an unexpected business transition
Selling, merging or closing a business is an emotional time for a business owner. Addressing these feelings is crucial to supporting mental health.
What new Canadian entrepreneurs need to know about succession planning
With many new Canadians entering the world of entrepreneurship, having a clear, strategic succession plan will be vital to ensuring long-term financial wellness.
The complexities of family dynamics in transition planning
Navigating the complexities of succession and transition planning for your family business.
Retirement planning for small business owners
Here's a breakdown of the good, bad, and costly habits that affect your credit score.
Women in Business
Overcoming both age and gender bias in farming.
Find out how W by ATB is supporting Alison Davie, owner of North Paddock Farms in Taber Alberta.
Understood and empowered since day one.
See what Lindsay Anderson, Owner of Twig Boutique in Camrose, Alberta values about being a W by ATB client.
Shining a light on gender intelligence
Gina Thornton, Falkbuilt CFO values W by ATB’s gender-intelligent approach to banking plus a lot more.
Improving access to capital for women with W by ATB
Learn how W by ATB creates transparency in capital funding, specifically for clients who are established women business owners and leaders.
Powering Women, W by ATB's gender intelligent banking
Gender intelligent banking equips women business owners & leaders to overcome barriers, access the capital & make the connections they need to thrive—their way.
Poppy Barley: Sewing the Future of Fashion
“We exist to re-think every step of the fashion industry to make it better — for our planet, for our people and for our future."
Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention
Protect your business from cyber threats
ATB's Cyber Security Toolkit is full of tips that are easy to implement in your business.
Webinar: Fraud prevention and cybersecurity for businesses
March is Fraud Prevention Month and our fraud and cybercrime expert, Aisha Kitchlew-Hydrie, is here to share insights on the top trending frauds for Alberta businesses.
Protecting your organization from business email compromise
In this presentation learn about business email compromise (BEC) and how you can protect your business and empower your employees to act as human firewalls.
Understanding business email compromise (BEC)
Business email compromise impacts companies across the globe. Understand what these fraud attacks are, how to spot them and how to prevent them.
Account takeover fraud
The anatomy of an account takeover, what happens beyond the theft, and fraud tactics that business owners should be aware of in order to mitigate risk.
Integrating year round fraud prevention strategies
A front-of-mind discussion around the approaches many fraud actors are taking to capitalize on business vulnerability and how to mitigate risk.
Protecting you and your business from online fraud
Are you taking the time to properly protect you and your business from online fraud? Falling victim to an online fraud can have a massive effect on your business.