Services conseils de la BDC — Leadership et gestion ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Canadian-owned businesses - Established businesses seeking to strengthen management practices - Companies at various growth stages looking to improve organizational effectiveness - Businesses with management or leadership development needs ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Advisory/consulting services (non-repayable) - Cost Structure: BDC typically subsidizes a portion of consulting fees; businesses contribute the remaining cost - Typical Coverage: BDC covers 50-70% of eligible consulting costs (subject to program terms) - No Repayment Required: This is a non-repayable grant/subsidy for professional services - Budget Allocation: Varies by project scope and consulting engagement duration ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Leadership development and executive coaching - Management training and skill-building programs - Organizational structure assessment and optimization - Strategic planning and business governance frameworks - Performance management systems and tools - Team leadership and supervisory training - Change management consulting - Management best practices implementation - Decision-making frameworks and processes - Staff mentoring and development strategies ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must commit to implementing recommended management practices - Engagement requires active participation from company leadership - BDC selects and approves qualified advisors/consultants - Structured assessment and needs analysis required at program outset - Regular progress reviews and milestone tracking throughout engagement - Business must demonstrate commitment to applying learned practices - Timeline typically ranges from several months to one year depending on scope - Completion of program evaluation and feedback required - Application and approval process must be completed before consulting begins - Businesses may be required to co-invest in the consulting services