Just because you want to own a business doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. More and more entrepreneurs are skipping the start-up phase and buying existing businesses. When you […]
“Business Planning” for Small Business
The 10-Step Guide to Starting a Business
British Columbia is home to over 500,000 small businesses, making up a remarkable 98 percent of all enterprises in our province. They employ over one million people, accounting for 54 […]
9 Tips for Starting a Food Truck
From souvlaki to dim sum, BC’s streets are filled with vendors waiting to expand your palette. And launching a restaurant on four wheels, can be a more affordable and more viable path for many entrepreneurs.
Six 2021 Small Business Trends
With a new year on the horizon, there’s plenty of reasons to be optimistic for small businesses across BC. Prepare for the coming year with our Six 2021 Small Business […]
How Our Business Plan Services Helped Takasa
At Small Business BC, we regularly meet with clients who are preparing their first business plan. This important document acts as a road map for the start-up business, covering areas […]
5 Tips for Turning Your Creative Hobby Into a Business During COVID-19
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to make some side income with a skill or hobby that you already have and enjoy doing? During COVID-19, many of us have […]
Following up with Small Business BC Business Plan Clients
In my role at Small Business BC, I meet lots of business plan clients who are excited to share their plans for the future of their small business. We work […]
Canada Business App Provides Easy Access to Government Services
As part of their continuing efforts to help small business owners, the Government of Canada has announced the launch of the Canada Business App. Available for Apple and Android devices, […]
5 Business Start-up Mistakes to Avoid
Before you read our business start-up mistakes to avoid, make sure to download Small Business BC’s Starting Your Business Checklist. Download Now When entrepreneurs come up with an […]
How to Start a Business as an Immigrant
It was 2012. I had just stepped on Canadian ground for the first time, and that marked the beginning on my journey from an Iranian pre-med student to the CEO […]