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We’re excited to announce that Langley is an official stop for the Startup Canada Tour 2024. They will be stopping by on Wednesday, May 15 at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Conference Centre. This is your opportunity to: Network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Learn from industry experts. Drive your business forward. Use the code "STARTUPTOUR20" […]
When you think of market research, you may picture a large firm engaging a team of researchers with stacks of data. However, market research can be as simple as having conversations with your customers—and even more impactful that way. Qualitative research allows you to take a customer-focused approach to your business, so you get to […]
Join our Regional Ambassador, Fern Sabo, on May 15 at the Sandman Hotel Castlegar, as she speaks about her entrepreneurial journey and how you can also connect with the WeBC community for support to start and grow your woman-owned business. As a bonus, Fern will share some tips for laying a strong foundation in your […]
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 […]
Join the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce on May 15th for an insightful event in their Speaker Series featuring our CEO, Shauna Harper. Shauna Harper is an impact-driven leader, community champion, speaker, mentor, and connector in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She moved to Kelowna two years ago to become our CEO. She is a nationally recognized advocate […]
Calling all aspiring Woman entrepreneurs! Join Entrepreneurs on the Rise for an online Info, Idea, and Concept Session. This session is a valuable way to learn more about their program, take your ideas and brainstorm for your concept, and answer questions about your concept form submission. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to ask our experienced coaches and team […]
“If I just had a bigger budget to hire a marketer and get the word out, I could grow my business.” Does this sound like you? Maybe you’ve hired a marketer in the past and didn’t get the results you expected. Or, maybe you’re thinking about investing more in your marketing and you want to […]
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 […]
Calling all aspiring Woman entrepreneurs! Join Entrepreneurs on the Rise for an online Info, Idea, and Concept Session. This session is a valuable way to learn more about their program, take your ideas and brainstorm for your concept, and answer questions about your concept form submission. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to ask our experienced coaches and team […]
An impending economic slowdown may appear daunting for young, aspiring entrepreneurs. With the right approach one can create space for innovative ideas and find opportunities to fill gaps in the market with niche products and services. Are you an entrepreneur looking to transform your idea into a thriving business or grow your newly launched small […]
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 […]
CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada for international business development activities. The program helps develop export opportunities for products and services in new international markets. CanExport SMEs is a competitive program with limited funding. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once funds are fully […]
