Business Plan Checklist

Download Small Business BC’s Business Plan Checklist and find out the eight key core components of a business plan and advice on the information you should include in your plan.

Business Planning Resources Guide

This supplementary guide to our Business Planning Checklist provides useful links and resources to help you in your business planning process. Links include business plan guides, templates and samples to help you write your plan.

Coworking: Alternative Workspace for Entrepreneurs

The coworking trend has exploded in recent years, but many small business owners don’t realize what coworking is exactly, or what coworking options exist right in their own neighbourhood.

New Program to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada

The federal government recently announced a new Start-Up Visa Program geared toward recruiting innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will help create new jobs and support economic growth.

How to Estimate Start-Up Costs for your New Company

So you want to start a new restaurant/accounting practice/gnome-themed birthday party company (insert your type of business)? If this is your first company, you’re probably wondering how to estimate your start-up costs.

Your Business: What a Concept!

If you believe in your passions, experience, research and financial strengths, then perhaps you have the perfect platform to turn your concept into a business.

Partnerships: To Be or Not To Be?

Once upon a time, there was a new mother who wished for a successful venture with her close friend. They shared a vision and complimentary skill sets, but the many challenges they faced resulted in the dissolution of a business partnership and friendship.

10 Tips for What a Lender Looks for in a Business Plan

Once you spot an opportunity that you simply can’t pass up, there are calculated steps to turn your vision into reality, and finding financing is usually at the top of the list.