The Canada Business Network (Government of Canada)
Contains information about every step to starting your business: starting, planning, financing, managing, etc..
Access Nova Scotia: Services for Business
Information on licensing, taxation, permits, and other pertinent requirements specific to Nova Scotian businesses.
Industry Canada -- Textiles Profile of the Canadian textile industry (Gov of Canada)
Industry Canada -- Retail Trade Profile of Canadian retail industry
NPD Group Canadian market research information
Retail Council of Canada - Fashion market research page
International directory listing businesses and suppliers (UK)
A monthly business magazine for crafts professionals (US)
Magazine produced by Maker Media (US)