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This Fall, WeBC is launching a brand new Growth Peer Mentoring Program for women business owners, and applications are now open. Virtual groups are available across Canada in both French and English, in partnership with The Forum, SDECB and WEOC. Register Free
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
If you're starting or growing your woman-owned business on the Island, you have a vibrant network to support you! Join us on September 27 to connect with other current and aspiring women entrepreneurs and hear from three of the local organizations that provide financing and resources to small businesses: WeBC, Community Futures Strathcona and Campbell River EcDev. You'll enjoy […]
As part of Forum activities in 2023, we will are thrilled to be hosting an in-person evening reception on September 27th from 5pm - 7pm. We are excited to be holding this event at the new Best Buy Headquarters. This space was designed with the future of work in mind where people can come together […]
Are you up-to-date with the latest food safety regulations? If you are an agri-food business looking to export, you’ll need to be in compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Discover the key SFCR elements and the export requirement updates for countries in the European Union (TRACES) and China (CIFER) in our presentation […]
This is the 3rd session in a 3-part series Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas. What are some of the mistakes new business owners make and how can you avoid them? In this session, we’ll show you how the proper planning and procedures can help you achieve smooth sailing. From ‘whoops’ to ‘what if,’ […]
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Creative Industries Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results. With new trade agreements, a competitive Canadian dollar, and new business […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Small Business BC and our partners Prospera Credit Union are excited to announce the return of Build. Grow. Thrive., a day of free education and networking on Thursday, October 5th at New Westminster’s Anvil Centre. Join our small business community, network with fellow business owners, and learn critical skills to help your business flourish in […]
Led by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Indo‑Pacific economies are the fastest growing in the world. Launched in November 2022, Canada's Indo‑Pacific Strategy creates opportunities to expand trade and investment, grow good jobs, and build supply chain resilience. To help Canadian businesses gain a foothold in the region, the […]
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
