I stumbled upon Scotia Bank's new program announced May 7 to help entrepreneurs get new business of to a running start.

"Scotiabank's 1,500 small business experts work with customers providing straightforward advice and tools to improve cash flow, manage borrowing costs, minimize business costs and find simple ways to grow their business," added Mr. McNamara. "Our new Running Start for business(TM) program will help new businesses get established and will support their long term success." Via Scotia Bank

Benefits of Scotia Banks Running Start Program for business include:

• Waived fees on key business products to support start ups
• Special offers on personal products.
• A complimentary copy of intuit quickbooks EasyStart accounting software.
• A discount offer for creating business marketing materials (i.e. logos, business cards).

Anytime you can get something free or at a discount from a bank, that is a good thing. Entrepreneurs take note, stop in and check out Scotia's offer. Let me know if there any strings attached.