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FrAre 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 […]
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Join Startup Canada for their Industry Advisory Circles for women-identifying entrepreneurs, giving them the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Beauty space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support. Register Here>>>
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 a solopreneur, you likely spend most of your time thinking of the short- and long-term needs of your business. When it comes to your retirement, have you made the same considerations? Many solopreneurs think they don’t have the time to plan, or perhaps they don’t think they have enough profit to put some […]
Whether you’re starting a business or you’re looking to put your existing business on the path to success, a business plan provides the blueprint you’ll need to achieve your goals. On October 11th, join Small Business BC, and our partners at FortisBC, for an informative and collaborative meetup designed to walk you through the business […]
