Industry Regulations: Know Which Ones Apply to Your Small Business

Do you know what regulations govern your small business’ industry? Your business is your livelihood and you want to make sure you play by the rules in order to legally protect yourself and your employees.

Changes to BC Liquor Laws: How They Will Help Small Business

BC’s liquor laws will undergo significant changes in March 2013. Find out how these changes will impact craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries, as well as liquor retailers and the food and beverage industry.

Choosing a Business Name Made Easy

Many business owners find it a struggle to find the right business name. The pressure, after all, is immense. Choose the right name and you will become memorable. Choose the wrong name and you are doomed for obscurity.

BizPaL: Your One-Stop Shop for Licences and Permits

When starting your business or looking to expand in to a new municipality, it is important to identify the key permits and licences which will apply to your business. BizPal is an online tool which helps identify these for your 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.

Understanding Mobile Business Licences

To operate a business in BC you are required to obtain a business licence in each municipality that you operate your business in. That is, unless you own and run your business in the one of BC’s six regions which have a Mobile Business Licence.

Do You Have the Business Insurance You Need?

Identifying the threats to your business is half the battle. The real work comes with developing strategies to confront and minimize those risks, then protecting yourself and your business with the right liability insurance.

Import Regulations for Small Business

Navigating the regulations for importing goods to Canada can often be confusing. With the rules frequently changing it is important that you keep up to date on the latest amendments.

Protecting Your Business Name

Most businesses want to know how they can protect their brand value by preventing other businesses from using a name that is the same as or similar to the name under which they do business.