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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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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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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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Small Business BC offers dozens of free checklists, resources and tools designed to help save you time and money.
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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 […]
Latest Articles
There comes a point in every successful small business when it’s time to expand. There are only so many hours in the day. And, as an entrepreneur, you can’t be expected to do everything on your own. Hiring staff is often the first challenge a business owner faces that they […]
Recently, I held a business plan consultation with a client in the food industry, helping them with start-up financing. They needed a loan to purchase vital equipment as well as working capital. The owners presented me with their business plan draft. Although their concept was sound, I soon realized there […]