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Resources for LGBTQIA2S+ Entrepreneurs

Across Canada, LGBTQIA2S+ owned businesses are an economic force to be reckoned with. Estimated to number over 100,000 businesses, these hard working entrepreneurs generate over $22 billion in annual revenue, while employing over half a million Canadians. They play an important role in Canada’s economic success, and it’s critical they have access to resources and tools that can support their growth goals – whatever they may be.

Small Business BC is here to help. We’re British Columbia’s largest resource centre for entrepreneurs, and we’re a safe space for everyone – regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Read on to find inspiration, resources and supports for your small business.

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Pride 2022 - A Message from SBBC CEO, Tom Conway

Hear from SBBC CEO, Tom Conway, on his own experiences as an LGBTQ entrepreneur and business leader.

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Find Business Resources For LGBTQIA2S+ Entrepreneurs

Find out more about the organizations, programs and opportunities available to LGBTQIA2S+ owned businesses in British Columbia.

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Add Your Business to the BC Marketplace

Get more visibility and customers for your business by adding it to our BC Marketplace. It’s free and sign-up is simple.

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Pride in our Community

We felt like a project of this type has been needed in our community for many years. Pride hasn’t had really bold representation in Salmon Arm and it was time to change that.

Pride Festivals aren't just the preserve of big cities. Learn how the Salmon Arm Pride Project is adding a splash of colour to the Shuswap and celebrating the diverse individuals who call this beautiful region home.

Salmon Arm Pride Project

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Salmon Arm Pride Project

Being queer gives us an advantage, because everyone in this lovely community just wants to support each other.

PHRSH is an inclusive Queer clothing brand based in Vancouver, BC. Learn how founder, Diane Shaher, started and grew this awesome business that's built on representation.

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PHRSH Threads

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is don’t be scared to ask for help. I’ve been blown away by how helpful people are when I’ve reached out.

Nicole Ling is the founder of Nima Apparel, a queer-owned small business that manufactures stylish and functional scrubs for healthcare workers. Learn how Nicole left a career in accounting to launch this passion project and grow it to success.

Nicole Ling, Nima Apparel

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How Small Business BC can help your business

Read our simplified guide to each area of the start-up experience, highlighting the services and help you can lean on to achieve your goals.

10 Step Guide to Starting a Business

Small Business BC provides practical business education tailored for small businesses right here in BC. Whether you need help starting your business, hiring employees, managing operations, or anything else, Small Business BC is here to help. View our full calendar of business education.

Sign up for Small Business BC’s newsletter and be the first to discover our latest news, special offers, and practical resources for your small business. Sign up now, it’s free and easy!

Starting a business? Start with Small Business BC’s comprehensive list of free downloadable resources. We’ve got everything covered, from business plan templates, cash flow forecasting and our starting a business checklist. View Resources.

Join our free online hub of BC-based small businesses and reach a province-wide audience of engaged customers that are passionate about small business. Sign up now.

Our self-directed E-Learning courses are available anytime, anywhere. Each on-demand course consists of bite-sized topics filled with features like readings, handouts, videos and quizzes. Discover our range of E-Learning education today.

Start Grow, and Expand Your Business

The Western Canada Business Service Network (WCBSN) is a group of independent organizations that receive WD funds to help Western Canadians start, grow and expand their businesses.

Accelerated Growth Service

The Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) helps growth-oriented Canadian businesses to expand by helping them access the key government services they need to grow, such as financing, exporting, innovation and business advice.

We respectfully acknowledge our place of work is within the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and that we serve the Peoples of the many Nations throughout British Columbia.