According to Destination BC, tourism in our province brings in millions of visitors and generates billions in revenue each year. So, it’s unsurprising that many entrepreneurs seek […]
“sales” for Small Business
Packaging and Launching Your Product to Market
How many times have you seen a new product fail because the manufacturer overlooked an aspect that prevented the product from moving off the shelf? It’s a costly mistake, especially considering an average product launch ranges from $12-15,000.
Meet Our New Seminar Speaker Jim Shopland
Thinking of taking your product to retail? You’re going to want to hear from our new seminar speaker, Jim Shopland. Decades of Experience in Sales Jim comes to Small Business […]
The Logo Toolbox: A checklist of logo formats
Most businesses have a logo, or some sort of mark to identify their business. But did you know that to optimize your brand, you ought to have multiple file formats […]
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 to Get Your Product into Online Stores
We’ve previously taken a look at How to Get Your Product into Retail Stores, but a question that’s popping up more and more for small business owners is how […]
Expanding Your Business with New Product Lines
In 2011, Vancouver-based lifestyle brand, Herschel Supply, sold 8,000 of their trademark bags to an extremely receptive, but mostly local market. Just six years later, they’ve already sold their 15 millionth bag, expanding to service a global audience in over 100 countries.
3 Signs You’re Ready to Productize Your Services
If you’ve noticed the proliferation of online courses, products and programs lately, you may be feeling the pressure to have a digital product to sell. In the last decade of […]
Essential Starting Tips for Marketing to Millennials
There is no denying that the consumer demographic has changed over the last few decades. While other generations are still an important part of the economy, millennials’ influence has grown […]
5 Ways to Get New Products onto Retail Store Shelves
You’ve worked hard on your new product, and now you’re looking to take the next step for your start-up. But what does it take to get a product onto retail […]