CCDF BLOG

Continuing our exploration of financial statements, we now turn our attention to the Cash Flow Statement. This statement provides invaluable insights into the movement of cash within your business during a specific period. While the Income Statement and Balance Sheet...

Starting a business as a young Métis entrepreneur can be difficult but very rewarding! Often, we see young people with the skills and abilities to start a successful business but lack the finances to get going. Despite lacking the cash equity required, Métis Youth are...

Resource for Starting, Purchasing, or Expanding Métis Women-owned Business in Saskatchewan For over 20 years, we’ve helped hundreds of Métis Women start, expand, or purchase a business in Saskatchewan. From dog grooming to business coaching and everything in between,...

After receiving financing for your Métis owned business from the Clarence Campeau Development Fund, you must provide yearly financial statements. This is a standard requirement among all lenders and carries significant significance. These statements offer crucial...

One thing we hear a lot is, I don’t know where to start. And that’s okay! We’ve complied a go-to checklist for Métis entrepreneurs looking to start, expand, or purchase a business in Saskatchewan. This resource will give you the top items you should think about...

Once you receive financing for your Métis owned business from the Clarence Campeau Development Fund, we ask that you provide us with yearly financial statements.  Any other lender will do the same.  You may ask, why? Financial statements provide valuable information...

What is the purpose of the Clarence Campeau Development Fund? The purpose of the Fund is to stimulate economic development activities of Métis people and communities, autonomous from any political influence. Our goal is to: Create an effective and efficient...

A typical question we get from would-be clients is, “do you offer grants for Métis-owned businesses?” The answer is yes, with an explanation. While we do have grants for business planning and business supports, our equity contributions are in the form of...

A business loan is designed to protect an entrepreneur’s cash flow and help build or develop their business. The Federal CEBA loan or the Federal Métis Emergency Capital Assistance Program is intended to provide Métis owned businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19...

It’s hard to keep track of all the funding agencies out there. But don’t worry, we’re making it easy for you. Here, you’ll find a summary of the main options for financing your next Métis owned business in Saskatchewan. Clarence Campeau Development Fund We offer both...