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Supporting every stage of your small business journey

We provide support for women business owners to start, develop, lead and sell businesses. After 26 years of operating as Women’s Enterprise Centre, we are now WeBC.

 

Start

Turning your dream into a business?

Access support and guidance to navigate the early stages, and make key decisions.

STARTING MY BUSINESS

Develop

Up and running?

Build your skills and confidence in the key areas of your business.

DEVELOPING MY BUSINESS

Grow

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Find financing and resources to expand your business and explore new markets.

GROWING MY BUSINESS

What we offer

We provide a range of business support services and funding options to help you start, develop, lead or sell your small business. From essential business skills to personalized business advice, we know the right questions to ask and the right resources to connect you with.

  • WEBC Financing
  • WEBC Mentoring
  • WEBC Skills development
  • WEBC Advisory services
LEARN HOW WeBC CAN SUPPORT YOU
SEPTEMBER IN THE WECAFÉ

Learn How to Buy a Business in BC

Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs who have experienced the business buying-selling process to learn about business purchasing from different perspectives.

REGISTER FREE
OCTOBER IN THE WECAFÉ

Learn How to Export Services

If you’d like to sell your services outside of BC, join us to learn about the service-exporting process so you can determine if it’s right for you.

REGISTER FREE
FREE INFO SESSION

Learn About Your Financing Options

Join us to learn about our business loan program and ask your questions!

REGISTER FREE
SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Access a line of credit up to $20k, or a loan of up to $100k

With the Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program, you can access financing from Vancity with wrap-up around support from WeBC!

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events

Upcoming events

We host virtual and in-person events and workshops throughout the year, along with our partners around BC.

Up for Sale: How to Buy a Small Business in BC

DATE & TIME September 27 @ 10:00 am to September 27 @ 10:00 am

LOCATION Webinar

Free WeBC Starting a Business Info Session

DATE & TIME September 28

LOCATION Phone-In Session

Free WeBC Business Loan Info Session

DATE & TIME October 4 @ 12:00 pm to October 4 @ 12:00 pm

LOCATION Phone-In Session

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FEATURED entrepreneurs

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil, Awl Together Leather, Vancouver

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil’s joint venture, Awl Together Leather is more than just a custom leatherwork and shoe repair studio.

Offering a wide range of services related to leather including alterations and repairs as well as small goods production, the pair is dedicated to building a community hub where people from all walks of life can connect and learn the art of leatherworking in a safe environment.

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