Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small businesses registered in Canada - Sole proprietors with active business operations - Incorporated small businesses (federal or provincial) - Self-employed professionals - Businesses with fewer than 500 employees (typical SMB threshold) - Must have a valid Canadian business address for mail delivery ### 💰 Funding Details - Discount Rate: Up to 15% savings on direct mail promotional materials - Grant Type: Non-repayable discount/rebate program (not a traditional grant requiring repayment) - Funding Structure: Cost reduction applied directly to postal and printing services - No matching contribution required - No loan terms or debt obligations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Printing and production of promotional materials (flyers, brochures, postcards, catalogs) - Direct mail postage and delivery costs to Canadian addresses - Design and layout services for promotional content - Mailing list preparation and addressing services - Promotional materials targeting Canadian consumer mailboxes ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Materials must comply with Canada Post regulations and standards - Promotional content must be business-appropriate and non-discriminatory - Savings applied only to mailings delivered within Canada - Program subject to availability and funding allocation - Businesses must maintain active registration throughout program participation - Discount automatically applied at point of purchase with participating mail/print providers - No formal application milestones; discount realized upon material ordering