Home-based Business Resources

Do you own a home-based business? Wondering how to take the next step?

Transitioning your business from inside your home to a new physical location is a significant step.

Do you have everything in order to make the move?
Have you anticipated the unexpected or expected?
Do you have access to additional support?

If you’re thinking of taking the next step, here are some resources that may be helpful for you.

Resources

Readiness Assessment Tool

Use the Readiness Assessment Tool to:

Evaluate your readiness
Identify potential challenges, and
Access resources to support your decision.

Download the Readiness Assessment Tool

Take The Next Step: Financial Planning for Expansion

Missed the Workshop? Access the Tools to Take the Next Step!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Financial Planning for Expansion” on June 17. If you’re thinking about growing your home-based business—whether it’s opening a physical space, adding equipment or building your team—the insights shared during this session are still available to help guide your next move.

In the session, we covered:

Startup cost estimation and break-even analysis
Building a monthly budget for year one
Funding sources and how to access them
Real-world examples and expert advice from ATB Financial

Resources

Interested in follow-up coaching? Let us know and we'll connect you to the right supports.

Let this be your next step in turning your business expansion dreams into a well-funded, sustainable reality.

Take the Next Step: Marketing Your Business

Thank you to everyone who participated in "Marketing Your Business" on July 9. This interactive marketing masterclass helped participants learn how to simplify their marketing and focus on what actually moves the needle—so growing their business takes less guesswork.

Take the Next Step: Navigating Commercial Leases

Our fourth and final workshop of the Take the Next Step series.

Join us for Breakfast with the Chamber, hosted by the St. Albert Seniors Association.

Topic: Navigating Commercial Leases with Mike Hoffert, Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap, brought to you by the City of St. Albert.

Mike brings a strong background in retail leasing and will be walking participants through the full process of securing and understanding a commercial lease—from choosing the right location to negotiating key terms and mitigating risk.

Whether you are exploring your first commercial lease or are an experienced member of the business community, learn how to navigate commercial leasing with confidence.

Key takeaways include:

How to find the right space in a complex market
Types of leases and key financial terms
Incentives, operating costs, and negotiation timelines
Risk management, early exit options and subleasing

Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: 7 Taché Street, St. Albert (Red Willow Place)
Cost: $10 for Chamber Members. Not a Chamber member? Use the discount code STALBERT to save $10 and access the $10 member rate.

For more information and to register, visit the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce event page.

Business Link

Offering Alberta small businesses free advice and support. A joint initiative between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta.

For more information, visit: Business Link

NABI Flexible Lease Space & Community Offerings

Concept to Profit

Build your three-month growth map and action plan in a half-day, high-impact workshop designed for small business owners.
- Created by entrepreneurs and trusted by 150+ Canadian SMEs, the NABI C2P Business Growth Program has helped companies in industries from clean tech and retail to healthcare and construction. Depending on the company’s need, the NABI C2P Business Growth Program focuses on Strategic, Business, Market & Sales, Financial and/or Succession Planning and Management.
- Who It's For: Small business owners ready to take focused action in dynamic times — across any industry.

NABI flexible lease space