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Side-by-side comparisons of the providers Start Kit recommends for running a Canadian small business. Pick a topic below to see features, pricing, and Canadian compliance support.

Canadian payroll providers

Compare full-service Canadian payroll providers — features, pricing, and CRA / RQ remittance support.

Bookkeeping software

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Compare Canadian-friendly bookkeeping platforms — QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, FreshBooks, and more.

Business email providers

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Compare custom-domain business email providers — Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho, and more.

Business phone providers

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Compare Canadian business phone lines — VoIP, virtual numbers, and traditional carriers.

Business internet providers

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Compare business internet plans across Canadian provinces and major metros.

Business insurance

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Compare Canadian commercial insurance carriers and broker channels for small businesses.

Alarm and monitoring

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Compare Canadian alarm + monitoring providers for commercial and home-office locations.

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