Halifax Partnership — advisory service · Currently accepting applications · Last verified 2026-04-16

SmartBusiness Services

SmartBusiness Services is a advisory service offered by Halifax Partnership for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

Free, one-on-one business advisory service for registered businesses in Halifax Regional Municipality. The SmartBusiness team connects businesses to programs, resources, partners, and advisors to help with market expansion, supply chains, productivity, funding access, and resilience building.

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Program details

The SmartBusiness Program offers no-cost, personalized support to over 450 businesses per year across Halifax Regional Municipality. The team connects businesses directly with the right programs, partners, and advisors from a network of 30+ organizations. Resources include navigating Canada-U.S. trade disputes, a Business Continuity Toolkit, a Business Resource Directory, and Disaster Recovery Support. Supported by the Government of Nova Scotia.

Who qualifies

Must be a registered business operating in Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.