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Business Education
Business theory is one thing. Applying it is another. We teach practical skills and knowledge you can use in the real world.
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Expert Advice & Help
Bouncing ideas off of friends and family can be helpful, but it's no substitute for talking to a qualified expert.
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Registration Services
We can help you register your business and its name, as well as register for GST/PST and prepare it importing and exporting.
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Resources & Tools
Small Business BC offers dozens of free checklists, resources and tools designed to help save you time and money.
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Just Starting Out?
You have an idea that could change your industry. Or, at least, your life. At Small Business BC, we can help you make that happen.
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Already Growing?
Have a established, growing business? Our team is here to support you at any stage with affordable education and advice.
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Planning to Exit?
If you're getting ready to exit your business, we'll help you access the tools to develop a succession plan or sell your business.
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Luppolo Brewing and the Rise of ‘Yeast Van’
Success Story
In 2013, the Province of British Columbia overhauled local liquor laws allowing craft brewers and distillers to build tasting rooms and on-site lounges. Since then, over 70 new breweries have opened their doors across the province, including thriving mini-communities in Victoria’s ‘Beer Mile’ and Port Moody’s ‘Brewery […]
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Entrepreneurs know the value of market research. That’s why we’re enlisting your help to improve our products and services. Small Business BC exists to support and inspire British Columbia’s small business community. We want to learn more about your small business and how we can serve you more efficiently. You […]
Designers, artists, artisans and performers are vital to the sustainability of a healthy community. Yet, they sometimes struggle to secure the finance they need to get their business off the ground. Vancity’s By Design microloan simplifies this process, making it easier to finance your creative business. Finance Your Creative Business […]