Every entrepreneur will leave their business one day. When it’s important to your to keep your business locally rooted and your staff members meaningfully employed an Employee Share Ownership Plan may be right for you.
“Business Planning” for Small Business
Identifying Business Ideas and Market Trends in BC
Looking for a way to boost your business’ overall performance and resilience? Understanding market trends will show you where the market is headed, what opportunities are available, and what risks […]
How to Start a Tourism Business in BC
Interested in starting a tourism business? In British Columbia, over 90 percent of tourism businesses are small businesses, and the industry is linked to over 150,000 jobs across the province. […]
Business Resources for Canadian Service Veterans
Every year on November 11th, Canadians pause for a moment of silence to honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country. We remember more than […]
How to Write a Business Plan
Business planning is a key to success. Here are some tips, tools, and resources to help you create a business plan, including links to example business plans, and business plan templates.
5 Tips for Turning Your Creative Hobby Into a Business
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to make some extra income from a skill or hobby you already have and enjoy? Whether it’s a crafty skill like jewelry making, […]
3 Signs You’re Ready to Productize Your Services
With the growing popularity of online courses, products, and programs, you may feel pressured to start selling a digital product. In the last decade of working with business owners, I’ve […]
5 Tips to Create a Unique Value Proposition
As an entrepreneur, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is, “Why should customers care about my product or service?” Your unique value proposition is what sets you […]
How To Turn Your Favourite Hobby Into a Profitable Small Business
There are many ways a business idea can evolve. One of the most common scenarios we see at SBBC is the kind of person who’s looking to turn their hobby […]
Preparing Your Business to Survive Disaster
Major disasters can wreak havoc on a business, particularly a small business. But with well-thought-out business continuity and emergency preparedness plans, you can help minimize the disruption to your business […]