2020 is here, ushering in a decade brimming with potential for small business owners. Whether your focus is local, provincial or national, we live in a changing (and challenging) landscape […]
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Canada Business App Provides Easy Access to Government Services
As part of their continuing efforts to help small business owners, the Government of Canada has announced the launch of the Canada Business App. Available for Apple and Android devices, […]
Is That Marketing Event Really Worth the Spend?
As we all know, a business generally accounts for all its incomings and outgoings with a high degree of accuracy (well usually…). And part of that accounting is the marketing […]
How Small Business BC Can Help You Start a Business
Ready to take the next step and start a business? Unsure of where to begin? Small Business BC provides entrepreneurs with the information and guidance necessary to build a strong […]
Government of British Columbia Introduces New Procurement Strategy
The Government of British Columbia is open for business. Each year, the province spends over $6 billion procuring a wide variety of goods and services for British Columbians and their […]
7 Tips for Increasing Sales
Developing a world class product or service is just the first step in a successful business. Your ability to drum up sales is just as important. Consumers are savvier than […]
Start a Business with Futurpreneur’s Side Hustle Program
The numbers don’t lie. More and more young people are turning to a “side hustle” to supplement their income. The reasons for this are simple. As the costs of […]
An Introduction to Co-ops
All entrepreneurs face an important question at the start of their journey – what business structure provides the best fit? Traditionally, this choice would encompass sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations, […]
What’s Going on in December at Small Business BC?
The Holiday Season is often described as a time of giving, and there’s no better gift for your small business than the gift of education. This December we’re decking the […]
How a Mentor Can Help Your Entrepreneurial Career
The ability to “be your own boss” is often cited as one of the most attractive aspects of entrepreneurship, but it can also raise problems for those new to the […]