From Idea to Incorporated: Starting Your Business in Calgary
Calgary is one of Canada's most dynamic cities for entrepreneurship — but starting a business here involves navigating provincial and...
SMAJ Consulting
Building Businesses. Empowering Communities. Securing Futures.
Alberta’s Full-Spectrum Business & Non-Profit Consulting Partner — from founding to funding to compliance, we do it all.
Trusted by 100+ Businesses
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Province-Wide. Clients Across All of Alberta
Why us?
Why Choose SMAJ?
Alberta's Only Full-Spectrum Consulting Firm
The only firm in Calgary that takes clients from idea → structure → charity registration → grant writing → project execution → compliance. One partner. Every step. No need to hire multiple consultants for different phases of your journey.
Dual-Sector Mastery
Deep expertise serving both for-profit businesses AND non-profit/charitable organizations — rare expertise that makes us uniquely positioned to serve social enterprises, hybrid organizations, and clients who operate in both worlds.
Boutique Expertise. Real Results.
Unlike large consulting firms, every SMAJ client receives personalized, senior-level attention. We invest in your success — not just your invoice. Our track record speaks for itself: real organizations, real funding, real impact.
What We Do
Our Services
Everything your business or organization needs — under one roof
Business Setup & Development
From registration to operations — we help entrepreneurs launch and grow with confidence across Alberta.
Non-Profit Formation & Governance
Complete guidance on incorporating your non-profit and building a compliant governance framework in Alberta.
Charity Registration (CRA)
Expert support for T2050 charity applications and ongoing CRA compliance including T3010 annual returns.
Grant Writing & Fund Development
Comprehensive grant research, writing, and submission for both for-profit and non-profit clients across Canada.
Project Management & Compliance
From project planning to funder reporting — we keep your projects on track and fully compliant.
Training & Capacity Building
Workshops and training programs that build lasting organizational capacity across Alberta.
Our Clients
Who We Serve
Tailored support for businesses, organizations, and community groups at every stage of their journey.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from the entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities we’re proud to support.
Community Organization Leader, Calgary, Alberta
"As a newcomer entrepreneur, I didn't know where to start. SMAJ walked me through every step of setting up my business in Alberta — from registration to my first grant application. I couldn't have done it without them."
Business Owner, Edmonton, Alberta
"Their grant writing team is exceptional. We received $85,000 in funding within our first year working with SMAJ — money that directly served our community programs and allowed us to hire our first staff member."
Executive Director, Non-Profit Society, Red Deer, Alberta
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Ready to Turn Your Vision Into Reality?
Whether you’re launching a business, building a non-profit, seeking funding, or strengthening your organization, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Let’s build, grow, and create lasting impact together.
Our Blog
Insights & Resources
Project Compliance 101: Keeping Funders Happy and Your Reporting on Track
Receiving a grant is only the beginning. The real work — and the real risk — begins when you start...
Grant Writing That Works: What Funders in Alberta Really Want
Every year, thousands of grant applications are submitted to Alberta and Canadian funders — and the majority are declined. The...
What Is a CRA Charity Number and How Does Your Organization Qualify?
A CRA charitable registration number — sometimes called a charity number or BN charitable designation — is one of the...
"SMAJ helped us secure our CRA charity number and write our first two successful grants. Their guidance was clear, professional, and genuinely invested in our success. We could not have navigated this process without them."