British Columbia is now in Phase 2 of our Provincial Restart Plan. As business owners devise their blueprints to safely reopen their business, they are faced with a huge […]
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Meet Roman Magbanua and Saschie MacLean-Magbanua, Formation Studio
“We went from running classes each day to suddenly not being able to do anything. Our business revenue essentially went to zero” Just five months into their entrepreneurial career, Roman […]
Programs Available Through Northern Development Initiative Trust
Northern Development Initiative Trust works with local governments, First Nations, not-for-profits and independent businesses to build a stronger north by investing in economic development in Central and Northern B.C. The […]
2020 Business Trends to Watch
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 […]
Following up with Small Business BC Business Plan Clients
In my role at Small Business BC, I meet lots of business plan clients who are excited to share their plans for the future of their small business. We work […]
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 […]
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, […]
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Business
Thinking of selling your business? Previously, we’ve written about the process of selling and how you can maximize the amount you receive in the transaction. In this article, […]
5 Business Start-up Mistakes to Avoid
Before you read our business start-up mistakes to avoid, make sure to download Small Business BC’s Starting Your Business Checklist. Download Now When entrepreneurs come up with an […]
Tips to Improve Your Small Business Project Management
An important yardstick for the health of your business is how you approach the topic of project management. If you’re on top of it, progress toward your goals will be […]