If you have a business idea that you’re passionate about, chances are you’ve started to write a business plan. But it’s not the starting that’s the hard part
“Business Planning” for Small Business
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.
Inventing 101: Taking an idea from your head and putting it into your hands
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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.
Taking Stock of Your Personal Inventory: Do You Have What It Takes To Be an Entrepreneur?
Have you taken a moment to ask yourself “Do I really have what it takes to run my own business?” Let’s calculate your personal inventory: the vital components you have to achieving a balanced professional and personal life.
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.