Any advice on starting a service oriented business?

I lost my job and planning to start a service oriented business. I am planning to do Personal %26amp; Business Tax ? Is there any way to get financial help as a women?Any advice on starting a service oriented business?
First, congratulations on deciding to start your own business after losing your job. I recommend contacting a Small Business Advisor in your area:





http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/smallbusiness/advisor/index.jsp





There is also a group referred to as The Centre for Women In Business which offers several tips and tactics on starting your own business:





http://www.msvu.ca/CWB/index.asp