The Canada Small Business Financing Program has been working to increase the availability of loans for small businesses for 50 years. Need financial help starting a business or want to make some business improvements? Find out how this program could help.
“Funding” for Small Business
How to Avoid Grant Scams
Beware of companies selling you information promising you government grants in BC.
Business Resources for Canadian Service Veterans
Every year on November 11th, Canadians pause for a moment of silence to honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country. We remember more than […]
Wage Subsidy Programs: Boost Your Business and Reduce Your Costs
If you’re a small business owner looking for capital to expand your team, you’re in the right place. There are several wage subsidy programs available to employers who want to […]
Funding Opportunities for Small Business Owners in BC
Do you know what programs and funding opportunities are available for Canadian small businesses? Your business may be eligible thousands of dollars in government funding, but you have to know what opportunities are out there first.
5 Tips for Writing a Successful Funding Proposal
For small businesses, funding is essential for expansion. But, securing access to capital is often a stressful and challenging task. To help you, here are five helpful tips for writing […]
5 Steps to Maximize Project Value
Something all small businesses have in common is their desire for growth and the drive to achieve their dreams. But, the pathway to success isn’t always clear. In this article, […]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Investment
The art to the perfect pitch is to know what you are selling and to sell it well. Looking for investment can be stressful and time consuming; but the more prepared you are, the quicker and more easily a deal can be done.
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.
The Top 5 Challenges New Small Businesses Face
According to Stats Canada, only 51% of businesses survive beyond their first five years. And all too often, the ones that don’t make it end up shutting their doors for very similar reasons. So how do you keep your small business from becoming the one out of every two that doesn’t succeed?