About SMAJ
Our Story
SMAJ is the only consulting firm in Calgary that provides truly full-spectrum advisory services.
SMAJ Business Solutions, Trainings and Consulting Services was founded in Calgary, Alberta, with a clear and urgent purpose: to give businesses and community organizations a single, trusted partner that could guide them through every stage of their journey — from the first spark of an idea to full compliance, sustainable funding, and lasting impact.
We recognized a critical gap in Alberta’s consulting landscape. Entrepreneurs — particularly newcomers and underserved communities — needed professional guidance to navigate business registration, structure, and growth. At the same time, community organizations were struggling to incorporate as non-profits, achieve charitable status, and secure the funding their vital programs deserved.
Most consulting firms served one sector or the other. SMAJ was built to serve both.
Today, SMAJ is the only consulting firm in Calgary that provides truly full-spectrum advisory services: business development, non-profit formation, CRA charity registration, grant writing, project management, compliance documentation, and training — all under one roof, for clients that span every sector across Alberta.
From Calgary and Edmonton to Red Deer, Lethbridge, and communities across the province, SMAJ has helped entrepreneurs launch businesses, guided community leaders through the charity registration process, secured millions in grant funding, and built the internal capacity of organizations that serve thousands of Albertans each year.
Our Mission
SMAJ Business Solutions, Trainings and Consulting Services exists to empower individuals, businesses, and community organizations across Alberta to build sustainable, compliant, and impactful enterprises. We provide expert guidance in business structuring, non-profit formation, grant procurement, project execution, and capacity building — delivering practical, results-driven consulting that transforms ambition into achievement.
Our Vision
To be Alberta’s most trusted full-spectrum consulting partner — recognized for transforming both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations from vision to viability, from founding to funding, and from compliance to community impact.
Our Values
Our Core Values
Our Mandates
Our Six Organizational Mandates
The following six mandates define SMAJ’s areas of core organizational commitment and guide how the firm allocates its expertise, resources, and strategic focus.
Business Development & Empowerment
To support entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises in Alberta to establish, structure, and strengthen their operations — providing business registration guidance, operational planning, business model coaching, and training programs that build the capacity of business owners to grow with confidence.
Non-Profit Organization Formation & Governance
To guide individuals and community groups through the complete process of establishing registered non-profit organizations in Alberta — from incorporation and bylaw development, to governance frameworks, board structuring, and ongoing regulatory compliance with the Alberta Societies Act and federal non-profit corporation legislation.
CRA Charity Registration & Compliance
To assist eligible organizations in navigating the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charity registration process — preparing and submitting T2050 applications, establishing charitable purposes aligned with CRA requirements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with reporting obligations including T3010 annual charity returns.
Grant Research, Writing & Fund Development
To maximize funding access for both for-profit and not-for-profit clients by conducting comprehensive grant landscape analyses, identifying federal, provincial, municipal, and private foundation funding opportunities relevant to each client's profile, and preparing compelling, deadline-compliant grant applications that align with funder priorities.
Project Execution, Compliance & Documentation
To provide hands-on project management support that ensures client initiatives are executed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with funder requirements and stakeholder expectations — including the preparation of project plans, milestone tracking, narrative and financial progress reports, and final close-out documentation.
Training, Capacity Building & Community Engagement
To deliver targeted training programs for individuals, businesses, and organizations — covering areas including non-profit governance, grant writing skills, financial management for small organizations, digital literacy for seniors, scam prevention, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and Wisdom Circle facilitation — building lasting internal capacity within client organizations and the broader Alberta community.
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Our team of experienced consultants brings deep expertise in business development, non-profit governance, grant writing, and project management across Alberta’s diverse sectors.
