Services conseils de la BDC — Efficacité opérationnelle ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Businesses with revenue typically under $50 million - For-profit organizations across all sectors - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Incorporated businesses (federal or provincial) - Businesses that have been operating for a minimum period (typically 2+ years of financial history) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable consulting subsidy - Funding Amount: BDC covers a percentage of consulting fees (typically 50-70% depending on company size and program specifics) - Maximum Support: Varies by engagement, typically $15,000-$25,000 per consulting project - Business Contribution: Recipient pays the remaining portion (30-50%) of consultant fees - Repayability: Non-repayable grant—no loan repayment required - No Matching Investment Required: Beyond the consulting fee cost-share ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional consulting services focused on operational efficiency - Development of operational improvement plans and strategies - Business process optimization and restructuring analysis - Financial performance improvement consulting - Implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) - Tools and frameworks development for operational enhancement - Assessment of current operational workflows and bottlenecks - Training and knowledge transfer from consultants to internal staff - Documentation of improvement plans and action roadmaps ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Consultant Selection: BDC pre-approves consultants or recipient selects from BDC network - Project Approval: Formal project plan and scope must be approved before engagement begins - Timeline: Typical engagements span 3-6 months - Reporting Requirements: Regular progress updates and final report on improvements achieved - Financial Accountability: Invoices and proof of consultant payments required for reimbursement - Implementation Commitment: Business must demonstrate willingness to implement recommendations - Eligibility Verification: Financial review and operational assessment before approval - **Post-Engagement