Scott & Associates

Business Resource Group

 

 

Business & Career Links & Resources

 

We are continually adding to our resource list.  If you wish your resource to be added to the list, Scott and Associates would gladly do so after review of said resource.  If you know of a resource that would benefit Career Development and Human Resource/Business Management, we would gladly contribute to our viewers after review of said resource.

                                                                                                          

 

Index

 

1.     Directories

2.     Training & Development Web Links

3.     Leadership Web Links

4.     Career Development Resources

5.     Selected Usernet Newsgroups

6.     ReEmployment Resources

7.     General ReEmployment Resources

8.     Career Business Development Physcometrics

9.     Professional Associations

10.             Financial Advisory Services

11.             Small Business Accounting Packages

12.             Canadian Chartered Banks

13.             Business Management Resources

-         Business Magazines & Web Sites

14.             Small Business Directory

15.             “Homepreneurs”

16.             International Development

17.             Government Resources

18.             Travel & Leisure

 

 

Selected Web Sites

 

Directories

 

www.555-1212.com/ - Web/Yellow & White Pages International

www.canadayellowpages.com – Canada Yellow Pages

www.search.msn.com/mod_ext4.asp – U.S. Yellow Pages

Canada One - Canadian Business directory

Toronto.com - All you need to know about Toronto

Sympatico -- Canada's most popular Canadian Internet online service provider and Web site
http://www.sympatico.ca/ Canada's most popular Canadian Internet online service provider and Web site featuring news, weather, Canada411 phone directory, HealthyWay health information, entertainment, sports computers and travel information for families

 

 

Training & Development Web Links

 

www.tregistry.com/pubs.htm – The Training Registry – Books, Publications, Magazines and Articles    BusinessCareerComputersData/TelecommunicationFamilyHRIndustrialInternetManagementOrganizationalPersonal DevelopmentQualitySalesMagazines/Newsletters

 

Leadership Web Links

 

www.courses.bus.ualberta.ca/org-a652-1997/leaderlinks.htm – Leadership Web Links

 

Leader ship Links

Compliments of Dr. R.V. [Ray] Rasmussen, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

There is very little good information on the WEB about leadership. However, some of the pages below provide insight into what some people are doing in the leadership area.

Links to a Variety of Leadership Themes

·         Leadership Studies Journal

·         The Leadership Studies Journal

·         National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs

·         Leader Aid: Internet Resources for Leader/Management Development

·         The Leader Links WWW Page

·         The Leadership Home Page: University of Michigan

·         Women and Leadership : Edith Cowan University.

·         Leadership, Spirituality & Ethics

·         Sandy Piderit's Management Links

·         Women's Leadership Resource Links

·         The Dilbert Zone

·         Leadership Tips of the Month

·         Comprehensive set of HR links

·         Lars Harrison's leadership homepage.

·         The Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership

·         Leadership in Schools

·         Association for Experiential Education Homepage

·         Leadership Challenges

·         Leadership Development

·         Student Leader Magazine

·         How Toastmasters Can Help You

Leadership Bibliographies

·         Leadership Bibliography: University of North Carolina

·         Top 10 Writings on Leadership: University of Michigan

Leadership Consultant Groups & Resource Materials

[Being listed on this page does not constitute endorsement of the consulting service].

·         The Leadership Center

·         The Center for Creative Leadership

·         Human Synergistics/Center for Applied Research Home Page

·         Advanced Leadership Group Web Site

·         TAMCO, Training & Management Consultants, Inc.

·         Leadership Initiatives

·         Access Learning Systems: Leadership Effectiveness

·         Dale Carnegie Training from Calvin L. Walker & Associates

·         The Covey Leadership Center. Australia/New Zealand.

·         The Covey Leadership Centre USA

·         Covey's CD

 

Career Development Resources

 

Canada WorkInfoNet
An Internet directory with a searchable links section. Provides useful information on many different aspects of the Canadian labour market. Useful for both job candidates and employers. Includes numerous links with summaries. A clean, attractive, and well-organized site. Produced in both English and French versions.

canadajobs.com
A collection of Canadian Internet resources that have job listings on their sites. Includes links to job databases, government job banks, newsgroups, employment agencies, and companies -- all with job listings. A straightforward site, and a must for those conducting an on-line job search.

Canadian Career Page
A useful site featuring a searchable database of current Canadian job postings. Employers can post jobs here. Includes direct links to the HR sites of major Canadian employers. Offers an extensive selection of valuable Canadian career resource links. Quick-loading, and easy to navigate.

Canadian Recruiters and the Directory of Recruiters Information Page
Maintained by the publishers of the printed Directory of Canadian Recruiters, Directory of Ontario Recruiters, and Directory of Toronto Recruiters (descriptions and purchasing info is provided for all these). Includes a useful section of direct links to many of the recruitment firms' Web sites. Also lists links to general job-related sites.

Employment Resources On the Internet
An extensive listing of valuable resources put out by Steve Lodin. Based in the USA, but has a good listing of "International Employment Resources" that covers Canada. Also includes the "Entire List of Employment Resources on the Internet". A clean, well-organized site.

Human Resources for Employers - Human Resources Development Canada
Contains all kinds of valuable information designed to help Canadian employers manage the HR side of their businesses. Information is organized regionally by province. Clean, fast, and nicely laid out. Developed by the Government of Canada. Produced in both English and French versions.

JobHunt: On-Line Job Meta-List
Provides a listing of useful Internet-based job search resources and services. Includes those services that are relevant for a broad range of job types and geographical locations. The resources are organized into various categories, but a single-page "master" list of all the links is also included. Simple, quick, and easy to use.

Quintessential Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide
An extensive site with many great resources for the job seeker. The focus is on helping new graduates find employment, but any job hunter could benefit. Includes helpful tips on preparing cover letters and résumés, job-hunting, interviewing, etc. Also lists numerous links to employment-related resources on the Internet. Site has won numerous awards.

The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
One of the first -- and still one of the best -- guides to using the Internet to find a job. Geared primarily toward job seekers, but includes resources for employers as well. Text-based, with a simple, well-organized format. Includes links to many valuable Internet resources.

The Canadian Jobs Catalogue
Features direct links to over 2,500 Canadian-only sites and resources. Numerous listings arranged into a wide variety of specific categories. Claims to be "much more than a list of sites", but rather "a unique strategy for success". Includes on-line jobs and résumé banks. (Note: small fee required to access full site, some areas are free)

HRDC Sites Across Canada
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/maps/national/canada.shtml HRDC In The News Meet Our Ministers Work/Jobs Income Support Services for Employers & Entrepre- neurs Labour Market Information Learning Opportunities Programs & Services Partnership Information Legislation HRDC Sites Across Canada.

 

 

Selected USENET Newsgroups

 

NOTE: A newsgroup browser or reader is required to access these.

can.jobs

 

(covers jobs in Canada)

 

ont.jobs

 

(covers jobs in Ontario)

 

qc.jobs

 

(covers jobs in Quebec)

 

tor.jobs

 

(covers jobs in Toronto)

 

ott.jobs

 

(covers jobs in Ottawa)

 

misc.jobs.offered

 

(covers jobs anywhere, mainly USA)

 

alt.jobs.offered

 

(covers jobs anywhere, mainly USA)

ReEmployment Resources

 

 

EARN               Executive Advancement Resource Network                       (416) 487-4355

 

MISSISSAUGA Cable 10                  Job Market                         (905) 270-2124

 

HUGS              Handling Unemployment Group                                       (905) 534-3561

 

HAPPEN            Halton/Peel Executive Network                                               (905) 631-4551

                                                                                                            (905) 631-4557

 

APPAC             Association of Professional Placement                    (416) 362-0983

                                    Agencies of Canada

 

Sheridan College                                                                                    (905) 896-2086

 

CEC PAY CONTROL                                                                                (905) 566-6148

 

FAMILY SERVICES OF PEEL                $65/6 weeks              (905) 270-6647

 

WOMEN UNDER STRESS                                                                       (905) 787-1481

 

VENTURES IN HARMONY                                                                   (905) 897-8761

 

DIRECTIONS                                       Mature Ladies                          (905) 961-8100

 

HAPITAT            Ministry of Skills Development, Oakville                                    (905) 279-7333

                        Halton/Peel Industrial Training Advisory                                   (905) 849-5744

                                    Committee

 

SENIORS FOR BUSINESS                                                       T.O.            (416) 481-4579

                                                                                                Miss.            (905) 276-0766

 

Opportunities Abroad           

University of Guelph                                                                         (519) 824-4120 Ext. 6918

International Services Dept.  (Database & printed material)         

 

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN 

 Mississauga Chapter                                                                                   (905) 824-7559

 

APPRENTICESHIP & CLIENT SERVICES                                           1-800 387-5656

 

General ReEmployment Resources

 

Newspapers:          New and potential government legislation affecting small business

 

          Special sections on business, hi-tech, food & beverages, entrepreneurs, etc.

 

                    Competitor advertisements  -  products/service, employees, promotions

 

                    Up-to-date information of business and self-improvement measures

Statistics indicating market trends and future occupations & Economic information i.e. forecasts, rates, variances, futures

                    Bankruptcies and liquidations

                    Business & Finance ideas & solutions

                    Networks

                    Small business success stories, referrals, education, and business information

                    New contracts/tenders

 

Community newspapers

Cultural newspapers

Trade newsletters & magazines

Advertisers, consultants (advertising, marketing, business)

 

 

Library: Magazines, literature, film, videos, cassettes, newspapers, directories, CD Rom, microfiches, training information, small business directorates, government documentation, statistics and  regulations, seminars and workshops

 

Small business centres:  City Hall (Department of Economic Development & Trade, Small Business Self-Help Centres), colleges & universities, ministries, municipal offices

 

Business reference services:  Better Business Bureau, Federal Business Development Bank, Small Business Secretariat, Chambers of Commerce, Board of Trade, Business Development Association

 

Trade Associations

 

Trade shows, conferences, conventions, seminars

 

Yellow pages

 

Local businesses, commercial landlords & realtors, telephone companies, bankers, mortgage representatives

 

Canada Small Business Performance: A Financial Survey  -  Avery Leibowitz, C.A.

 

Suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, business owners

 

Potential customers, competitors customers, mailing lists

 

Government agencies: Statscan, Department of Industry Trade & Commerce

 

Survey houses, Magazine listing i.e. Profits Top 100

 

Network groups

 

Sales, Public Relations, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Marketing personnel

 

Business Magazines: Profit, Profits (FBDB), Inc., Entrepreneur

 

Career/Business Development Instruments

 

ARE YOU "FIT" FOR SUCCESS?
http://www.fitforsuccess.com/

Understanding your temperament can help lead you to the work environment that best suits YOU

 

 

Human Synergistics

http://www.hscar.com/

Information about the Organizational Culture Inventory, the Life Styles Inventory, Subarctic Survival, Desert Survival, and other training tools that you can use to enhance members' interpersonal styles and skills, build teams, and strengthen your organization's effectiveness

 

 

 

Professional Associations

 

Accounting

 

CMA Certified Management Accountants
http://www.cma-ontario.org/ In Ontario, the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is awarded by The Society of Management Accountants (Society).

 

Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
http://www.cga-ontario.org/ The Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario is an association of 11,500 certifed general accountants and student in the CGA program of professional studies.

 

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

 

Accounting Firms (Canada)
http://www.kentis.com/siteseeker/firmscan.html A Directory of Resources and Sites for Accounting Professionals and Financial Executives

 

Directory of Accountants - Ontario - Canada
http://www.businessfinancing.com/58-5.html Ontario directory of companies providing services to businesses in need of capital in the form of debt, equity, or other types of financial transactions.

 

Butterworths Canada Ltd. Tax & Accounting Law
http://www.butterworths.ca/tax.htm LEXIS®-NEXIS® CANADA THE LAWYERS WEEKLY THE BOTTOM LINE Tax & Accounting Law Subscriptions The Bottom Line Canada's Tax Treaties Canadian Current Tax Federal Income Tax Litigation

 

Financial & Advisory Services

 

 

Ontario Development Corporation

4 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 1140

Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S1

(905) 279-9150

 

Ontario Development Corporation

56 Wellesley Street West, 5th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E7

(416) 326-1070

(Secondary manufacturing industries, service industries

closely allied to manufacturing, tourist operations &

attractions are eligible for development corporation assistance)

 

 

Ministry of Revenue

 

Ontario Small Business Development Corporation

(Venture capital liaison, with corporations, individuals.)

 

Corporations Tax Branch

(Corporations, Income &