Innovative business activities 

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You may have to carry out some general business activities in order to incorporate your innovative ideas. The links below will lead you to information on:

  • Copyright and intellectual property

    Learn about intellectual property, including patents, trade-marks, copyrights, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies, and how they can protect your business.

  • Operations planning

    Does your company run as smoothly as you'd like? There are steps you can take to increase productivity, improve quality, and effectively manage the day-to-day functions of your business. Investigate our resources to find ways you can maximize the potential of your operations.

  • Supply chain management

    Your product travels through many stages before it lands in the hands of the consumer. Effective management of your supply chain can help you create a seamless process from pre-production right through to delivery and consumption.

  • Hiring employees

    Are you looking to recruit staff for your business? If so, our resources can help you find the right personnel.

  • Employees

    Being the boss is not easy. Discover how to effectively manage your employees.

  • Use design in your business

    Find out how design can benefit your business, from product to business strategy development, and how to manage the process and measure its success.

  • Develop new products and services
    Applies only to: Québec

    Learn to recognize key phases in the lifecycle of products and services, as well as the ideal time to start the development process in your business.