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 […]
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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 […]
7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Small Business
Starting a small business? Make sure to download Small Business BC’s Starting Your Business Checklist. Download Now Entrepreneurs continue to be the driving force behind the economy of […]
Five Tips for Becoming a Popup Market Vendor
The popularity of community events such as farmers markets, car free days and Christmas markets has soared in British Columbia in recent years. Not only are these events an excellent […]
What to Expect from a Business Plan Consultation
Get Started on your business plan by downloading Small Business BC’s Business Plan Template and Cashflow Forecasting Tool. Download Now Recently, I held a business plan consultation with […]
Essential Automation Tools For Small Businesses
Do you ever find yourself spiraling in a vortex of wasted time, flitting through files of paper trying to locate a particular document? Are you still manually sending the same […]