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Small Business BC is a non-profit resource hub for entrepreneurs

Starting a Business? Growing a Business?

Small Business BC helps British Columbia's entrepreneurs grow successful and sustainable businesses through expert business advisors, educational services, easy-to-use free resources and engaging community events.

How We've Helped Small Businesses

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Event Attendees

95K+

Education Attendees

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TaxSense for Incorporating Your Business

Tuesday, December 10 9:00am to 12:00pm

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Small Business Incorporation Package

Tuesday, December 10 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Steps to Incorporate Your Business

Tuesday, December 10 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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Start Smart 1: Basics of Starting a Business

Wednesday, December 11 9:00am to 12:00pm

Who is small business bc and how can we help you?

Your Business Community is Strong

Client Story

Meet Reid Hemsing, Two Wheel Gear

Did you know you can access free tools and resources to help you write your business plan?

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Did you know you can access a free personalized list of government financing programs for your business?

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Did you know we offer a variety of webinars that also include access to a recording for 7 days after the live session?

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Did you know 98% of all businesses operating in British Columbia are classified as small businesses?

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Did you know that businesses commonly fail due to having no market for their idea? Market research can help validate your idea and reduce your risk of failure.

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Did you know Small Business BC has conference rooms available for rent?

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Did you know you can start a business in B.C. even if you're not Canadian?

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Did you know you can book a free introductory business advisory session to speak with us about your business idea?

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Did you know we can also help you with a corporate search over the phone?

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Did you know that the type of business structure that you choose will have different legal implications? A lawyer can help you understand these considerations.

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Did you know that third party reviewed business plans have a higher chance of getting approved for financing from a bank?

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Did you know you can access free market research at a neighbourhood level?

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Did you know you can access free, personalized, one-on-one advice to help your business get export ready?

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Did you know most municipalities in British Columbia require you to obtain a business license to operate your business?

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Did you know that if you own an incorporated business in BC, you’re required to file an annual report within two months of your company’s anniversary date, to confirm your corporation is active?

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Did you know that we can help you replace your registration documents if you've lost them?

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Did you know that you are required to register your business for GST if your gross annual revenue exceeds $30,000?

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Did you know you can access free resources for statistical information for Canada and BC?

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Did you know that entrepreneurs can claim a variety of business expenses which can help bring down the amount of tax that needs to be paid?

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Did you know that there are great digital marketing tools available to help you maximize the return on your marketing spend?

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Did you know that as a corporation or employer, you must register your business for workers compensation coverage?

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Did you know that one in four manufacturing jobs depends on exports?

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Many Canadian companies think that exporting is too risky. With appropriate coaching and guidance exporters can minimize risk.

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Operations

Introducing the New and Improved Small Business BC Website

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An amazing resource - more people should be made aware of the service SBBC is providing. Susan D., Webinar Attendee

Client Story

Meet Averee Creighton, Claymates Ceramics Studio

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Explore our resource library for tools and guides to support your business journey

Resources

Leadership Operations

SBBC Launches Make it Happen: A Business Goal Setting Workshop

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What’s Happening in November 2019 at Small Business BC?

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A good place to learn how to start a business. Emily Y., Webinar Attendee

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Upcoming Talk to an Expert

Upcoming Seminars & Webinars

SBBC Meetup

Client Story

Client Story

Small Business BC is a non-profit resource hub for entrepreneurs

How We've Helped Small Businesses

4.8K+

18K+

95K+

84K+

Upcoming Business Education

TaxSense for Incorporating Your Business

Small Business Incorporation Package

Steps to Incorporate Your Business

Start Smart 1: Basics of Starting a Business

Who is small business bc and how can we help you?

Your Business Community is Strong

Did you know you can access free tools and resources to help you write your business plan?

Did you know you can access a free personalized list of government financing programs for your business?

Did you know we offer a variety of webinars that also include access to a recording for 7 days after the live session?

Did you know 98% of all businesses operating in British Columbia are classified as small businesses?

Did you know that businesses commonly fail due to having no market for their idea? Market research can help validate your idea and reduce your risk of failure.

Did you know Small Business BC has conference rooms available for rent?

Did you know you can start a business in B.C. even if you're not Canadian?

Did you know you can book a free introductory business advisory session to speak with us about your business idea?

Did you know we can also help you with a corporate search over the phone?

Did you know that the type of business structure that you choose will have different legal implications? A lawyer can help you understand these considerations.

Did you know that third party reviewed business plans have a higher chance of getting approved for financing from a bank?

Did you know you can access free market research at a neighbourhood level?

Did you know you can access free, personalized, one-on-one advice to help your business get export ready?

Did you know most municipalities in British Columbia require you to obtain a business license to operate your business?

Did you know that if you own an incorporated business in BC, you’re required to file an annual report within two months of your company’s anniversary date, to confirm your corporation is active?

Did you know that we can help you replace your registration documents if you've lost them?

Did you know that you are required to register your business for GST if your gross annual revenue exceeds $30,000?

Did you know you can access free resources for statistical information for Canada and BC?

Did you know that entrepreneurs can claim a variety of business expenses which can help bring down the amount of tax that needs to be paid?

Did you know that there are great digital marketing tools available to help you maximize the return on your marketing spend?

Did you know that as a corporation or employer, you must register your business for workers compensation coverage?

Did you know that one in four manufacturing jobs depends on exports?

Many Canadian companies think that exporting is too risky. With appropriate coaching and guidance exporters can minimize risk.

Introducing the New and Improved Small Business BC Website

Need More Help?

SBBC Launches Make it Happen: A Business Goal Setting Workshop

What’s Happening in November 2019 at Small Business BC?