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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Disaster Proofing Your Business – Forms and Templates
Download Small Business BC’s Business Plan Template today and begin crafting a professional document that will help you achieve your business goals.
Is a Partnership Right for Your Small Business?
Going into business with a friend, family member or acquaintance can be a tempting proposition, but is it the right choice for your business idea and your relationship? When two […]
Ceridian Small Business Start Up Guide
Ceridian’s Small Business Start-up Guide has all the information you need to consider before starting a small business in Canada
Business Plan Template and Cash Flow Forecasting Tool
Download Small Business BC’s Business Plan Template and begin crafting a professional document that will help you achieve your business goals.