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FrBe inspired. Make life-changing connections. Level up your entrepreneurship skills. E-Series is an intensive program for self-identified women entrepreneurs that want an all-encompassing education in business and entrepreneurship. It offers […]
Join us on October 20 for this year’s Build. Grow. Thrive event during Small Business Week! Small Business BC (SBBC), alongside our partners at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), […]
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is a $4 billion initiative that was introduced in 2021 by the Government of Canada to help get businesses online, increase their e-commerce presence and […]
Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade […]
Course Description Across Canada, small businesses are embracing a digital transformation. Customers are more comfortable than ever shopping online, and savvy business owners are building the infrastructure needed to meet […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 3 Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader Creating a business culture where everyone feels they belong […]
Course Description As an entrepreneur, it’s vital to conduct market research before making important decisions. Analyzing available data allows you to understand your target market, conduct a competitor analysis, view market trends and enhance your business operations. Join Small Business BC’s Market Research Analyst, Mark Eversfield, as he explains how secondary market research can help […]
Running a business is more expensive than ever. Everything has increased in the last 12 months – Hiring, operations, market expansion, materials – everything! It’s no wonder that The Small Business Confidence Index dropped to a new all-time low in the 3rd quarter of 2022. As concerning as that sounds, grants are a great way […]
Join us to cheer on six Black entrepreneurs from across BC when they take the virtual stage to pitch their startup. About this event Throughout 2022, Volition is delivering Discovery Foundation's Regional Investor Readiness Program, offering entrepreneurs across B.C. an opportunity to rise and thrive with free startup business advising, pitch masterclasses, and Startup Showcases. Our October […]
Course Description Whether you are starting or looking to grow your business, the business structure you choose can have a massive impact on your profits and tax situation. Join a representative from Loren Nancke Chartered Professional Accountants and learn accounting essentials, responsibilities and dates involved with managing a small business. You’ll discover the deductions available […]
If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of our bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program. During this session, the facilitator will: Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you […]
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 […]
