UPDATE – 2020-04-16 This resource page has now been transitioned across to our new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service website. We will no longer be making any updates to […]
“health and safety” for Small Business
Steps to Prevent Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
The numbers are stark. Nearly half of all Canadian workers have experienced bullying in the workplace according to a 2014 national survey. As a small business owner, you are […]
Road Safety at Work
Work-related motor vehicle incidents (MVI) continue to be the leading cause of traumatic workplace fatalities, accounting for 38 per cent of traumatic work-related deaths in B.C in 2018. That is […]
Small Business Health & Safety – What You Need to Know
Small businesses in B.C. employ over 1.1 million people and, according to the Government of British Columbia’s Small Business Profile 2022, account for 43 percent of all workers in the […]
Asbestos Safety in the Workplace
Buildings constructed prior to 1990 are filled with an invisible but deadly hazard: asbestos. Exposure to deadly material can cause serious long-term health issues and even death in some cases. […]
Should You Allow Pets in the Workplace?
Studies have proven pets at work can have surprising positive impacts on the mental health and productivity of staff. And, the good news is, pets in the workplace are […]
Home-Based Business? Home Insurance Isn’t Enough
Starting and growing a small business might be your passion project, but running it from home can be a lot to handle — especially when you consider the additional risks. […]
Access the Funds to Improve Workplace Accessibility
10 Tips for Disaster Proofing Your Business
Depending on where your business is located in British Columbia, you face a number of potential threats. If the worst were to happen, is your business prepared […]
Yes, Your Small Business Needs Business Insurance
Your business plan is solid. Your product/service is in demand. You have the financial backing. And your work ethic is unquestioned. Anything missing? The reality is, if you sell a […]