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FrIf 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 […]
Course Description Primary market research helps to take the guesswork out of important business decisions. Harnessing tools like surveys and focus groups, it can tell you how much your clients will spend, what motivates them to buy, and a greater understanding of customer needs and pain points. Join Mark Eversfield, Small Business BC’s Market Research […]
Nominations are underway for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's 38th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by MNP. Nominations run until Aug. 26 The online nomination form and descriptions of the 15 categories can be found here >>> The 15 individual categories are: Large Business of the Year sponsored by MNP Medium Business of the […]
We invite you to join us in celebrating the food, beverage, and natural health industry at the BCFB Awards Night this fall! We’ve reimagined this year's BCFB Awards with new award categories, a shorter ceremony leaving more time to network, a unique cocktail reception featuring BC food and beverage products, and new activations. This will […]
WeBC is proud to be a Presenting Partner of this program! 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 opportunities, now is the ideal time to extend […]
WeBC has partnered with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) to help you explore the possibility of selling to a major client—The Government of Canada! Whether you’re a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, have 1 employee or 500 employees, selling a product or service, the federal government is the largest purchaser in all of Canada, and the […]
This is the first session in a 3 part series. Register for the Bidding on Government Contracts: Tips for Small Businesses series for free. The Government of Canada is one of the largest buyers of goods and services in Canada. The list of what they buy is long and their needs may surprise you. Plus, […]
Join KPU for an upcoming information session and Q&A to learn how you can build your future talent pipeline by hiring KPU Co-op students! About this event Join KPU’s Career Development Centre and Employer Relations' team to learn about the many benefits of hiring post-secondary co-op students to help you meet your current recruitment needs and evolving workforce demands. […]
To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally! The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada (EDC) and Coralus (formerly SheEO) to offer the Growing Global Activator Cohort, a 12‑month long program curated to help woman or non‑binary owned companies to […]
Financials are a key component of your exporting plan. If you are a business owner interested in learning about managing the costs associated with exporting successfully, our webinar will help get you started. In this session, you will learn what healthy and unhealthy cash flows look like, as well as the various funding options and […]
When it comes to marketing, do you feel like you’re always chasing the latest craze? Maybe you’re like a kid in a candy store with tons of creative ideas. Or perhaps marketing is just another thing on your to-do list. Regardless of your personal feelings about marketing, in order for it to be successful, it […]
