Business Planning
Discover our resources to help you navigate the early phases of your small business journey.
The first step to business success is thorough research and planning. A well-crafted business plan helps you identify new opportunities, navigate challenges, and assess risks, bringing you closer to turning your ideas into reality.
Small Business BC has the tools and guidance to help you build a strong business plan and set the foundation for lasting success. Confidently take on each new phase of your business journey with our collection of expert resources.
Business Plan Template and Cash Flow Forecasting Tool
Define your business goals, outline the steps needed to achieve them, and project your cash flow with this simple, easy-to-use tool.
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Business Plan Consulting and Review Advisory
No matter what stage you’re at in the business planning process, our review advisory service will keep you on track for success.
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Business Plan Checklist
From researching market trends to understanding key financial terms, this checklist will make your business planning journey smooth and easy.
DownloadWorkplace Accessibility Resources
Learn how to weave accessibility into your business from the start with our Workplace Accessibility Resources hub.
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Articles
The 10-Step Guide to Starting a Business
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How to Write a Business Plan
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Meet SBBC Business Plan Client Andrew Paradis, Paradis Wines and Spirits
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10 Common Business Plan Mistakes
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How to Create a Start-up Blueprint
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5 Reasons Why You Should Get a Business Plan Review
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10 Tips for What a Lender Looks for in a Business Plan
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How to Use Market Research to Evaluate Your Business Idea
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Hear from Business Plan Clients
Working with a Business Plan Advisor really helped me understand what was coming down the line six months and a year from now.
Hear how several SBBC Business Plan clients, including The Garden Strathcona, have navigated the unique challenges of their industries and achieved success.
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Writing my plan down in such detail has allowed me to teach myself new aspects of my business that I’ve overlooked, or re-teach myself things I’ve forgotten.
Hear from Paradis Wines and Spirits founder, Andrew Paradis, on how Small Business BC's Business Plan Advisory got him on the track to success.
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Government of BC
Use the Province of BC's Business Structures Wizard Tool to compare business structures and determine the best fit for your needs.
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Government of Canada
The Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) helps growth-oriented Canadian businesses by providing access to essential government services - such as financing, exporting, innovation and business advice.
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Government of Canada
PacifiCan is a hub for BC small businesses to find programs, services, and resources they need to grow.
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