Programs & Publications

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BC Hydro: Business Energy-Saving Incentives
The Product Incentive Program provides financial incentives to help you replace old inefficient technologies with new energy efficient products. Products can include: lighting, ovens, refrigeration units, dishwashers and much more.
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BC Import/Export Guide
The BC Import/Export Guide introduces you to the information that is available to help you navigate the exciting world of international trade.
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BC Small Business Profile 2018
This report is designed to answer some common questions about the role of small business in British Columbia through an examination of trends in growth.
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BC Starting a Small Business Guide 2016
This publication has been developed as an introductory guide to help you with planning and starting a small business. It provides essential information as well as links to additional resources to help ensure that your new business is successful.
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British Columbia Small Business Resource Handout
British Columbia has developed resources for the growth, development and support of small businesses in BC.
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Ceridian Payroll Audit Survival Guide
Ceridian’s Payroll Audit Survival Guide provides you with the information you need to survive an audit
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Ceridian Small Business Start Up Guide
Ceridian’s Small Business Start-up Guide has all the information you need to consider before starting a small business in Canada
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Creating an Age-Friendly Business in BC
Written by Seniors BC, part of the Ministry of Health, this Creating an Age-friendly Busines in BC guide has been developed based on input from seniors and small businesses around the province.
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Fundamentals for Tourism Businesses
The Fundamentals for Tourism Businesses has been written by Destination British Columbia to help business entrepreneurs and owners understand the tourism industry in BC. You may already know which type of tourism business you want to start, or you may still be exploring which business best suits you. Regardless, it is important […]
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Human Resources Guide for Tourism Operators
The guide provides valuable information on how to attract, retain and develop an effective workforce.
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Indigenous Small Business Resources
This handout provides information on small business start-up and growth support services tailored to Indigenous entrepreneurs and small business owner needs. The list of services is not exhaustive, but it identifies resources to support all aspects of business start-up and growth.
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Online Reputation Management
Online Reputation Management, written by Tourism BC, provides a guide to social networking and it’s effect on the tourism industry.
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Prepared BC: Emergency Preparedness Guide for Small Business
Small Business makes up 98% of all business in British Columbia. It will play a vital role in the event of a major crisis in our province. Ensure your small business is prepared for disaster with this handy guide.
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Restaurant Regulations Made Easy In BC
This guide has been created by the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, in partnership with the Province of BC, to help you understand the government relations that apply to the food service industry in BC. In this guide: Information on all regulations for the industry Plain language explanations for the […]
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S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Business Innovative Idea Startups (Youth BiiS)
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Business Innovative Idea Startups (Youth BiiS) Program is an initiative funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada-BC Job Fund to empower eligible young adults between 18 and 29 in their process for self-employment / business start-up in Metro Vancouver. Youth BiiS provides free business coaching for young […]
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Social Enterprise Sector Survey
Gain valuable market research data and insight into the social enterprise sector with the Social Enterprise Sector Survey database. The purpose of the database was to support the development of the social enterprise sector in Canada by conducting surveys that highlight the size, scope and impact of social enterprises at […]
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Tourism Ads & Brochures that Sell
Ads & Brochures that Sell, written by Tourism BC, focuses on two important business tools—brochures and print ads.
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Tourism Ads & Brochures that Sell
Ads & Brochures that Sell, written by Tourism BC, focuses on two important business tools—brochures and print ads.
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Travel Media Relations
Travel Media Relations, written by Tourism BC, will help you understand how to use local and international travel media to maximize your promotional efforts and your tourism business exposure.
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