Although it may not be the most captivating aspect of running a business, insurance is as integral to your success as a product that sells. Taking time to insure your […]
“Operations” for Small Business
Guide to Starting a Home Improvement Business
Opening a home improvement business is often a profitable endeavour. No matter the housing market’s climate, there’s always demand for home improvement services. From big renovations to minor repairs, people […]
How To Estimate Start-Up Costs for Your New Company
So you want to start a new restaurant/accounting practice/gnome-themed birthday party company (insert your type of business)? If this is your first company, you’re probably wondering how to estimate your start-up costs.
4 Benefits of Equipment Leasing
Wherever you are in your business journey, there will always be new equipment that can help bring your business to its full potential. But did you know that buying equipment […]
How to Manage Competing Demands
Juggling too many balls can be a stumbling block on the road to success. If you want to manage competing demands in your life or business, you need a game plan. That might sound common sense, but it’s one of the biggest challenges people face.
5 Reasons Why You Should Get a Business Plan Review
As an entrepreneur, you understand the value of a well-crafted business plan. It’s the essential roadmap for launching your business and something you’ll use to impress banks and investors. Writing […]
Guide to Buying an Existing Business
Just because you want to own a business doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. More and more entrepreneurs are skipping the start-up phase and buying existing businesses. When you […]
The 10-Step Guide to Starting a Business
British Columbia is home to over 500,000 small businesses, making up a remarkable 98 percent of all enterprises in our province. They employ over one million people, accounting for 54 […]
How to Identify the Correct Small Business Insurance
Running your small business can be an exciting and daunting adventure, no matter the industry. Considering all the time, money, and effort you’ve invested in starting and building your small […]
I’m a Contractor. Do I Need WorkSafeBC Coverage?
As an independent, or self-employed, contractor it can be confusing to understand who is responsible for obtaining WorkSafeBC coverage. Are you responsible? Or is your client? We posed three scenarios to WorkSafeBC to help understand your requirements.