Work-related motor vehicle incidents (MVI) continue to be the leading cause of traumatic workplace fatalities, accounting for 38 per cent of traumatic work-related deaths in B.C in 2018. That is […]
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6 Signs That Say It’s Time to Outsource Your Business HR
When a company is really small, you as a business owner believe that you can run everything yourself, even HR tasks, knowing that you are no expert at handling payroll, […]
Small Business Health & Safety – What You Need to Know
Small businesses in B.C. employ over 1.1 million people and, according to the Government of British Columbia’s Small Business Profile 2022, account for 43 percent of all workers in the […]
Should You Allow Pets in the Workplace?
Studies have proven pets at work can have surprising positive impacts on the mental health and productivity of staff. And, the good news is, pets in the workplace are […]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Business Through Recognition & Appreciation
As business owners, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our businesses so that we can be more resilient and successful. We often turn to traditional marketing and advertising […]
6 Benefits of Hiring Temporary Holiday Staff
The annual festive retail bonanza is just around the corner and it’s time to ask – Is your business ready? For many, the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is […]
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 […]
Access the Funds to Improve Workplace Accessibility
How To Keep Your Employees Road Safe This Winter
British Columbia’s winter driving season is upon us, and for those who drive to work, it represents the most dangerous time of the year on the roads. No matter where […]
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 […]