Congratulations on taking the next step to starting your business by attending our Starting Your Business Info Sessions! Here is the SBIS Agenda if you would like to review it.
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Links We Refer to in the Session
Part 1: How to Write a Business Plan
| Business Model Canvas – Canvanizer or Strategyzer | How to Write an Effective Business Plan – WeBC |
| Business Model Canvas Webinar – WeBC | How to Write an Effective Marketing Plan – WeBC |
| Business Plan Templates and Samples – UBC Small Business Accelerator | Market & Business Research – UBC Small Business Accelerator |
| Cash Flow Forecast Template – WeBC | Marketing Skills for Entrepreneurs – WeBC |
| How to Identify a Target Market and Prepare a Customer Profile – WeBC | Value Proposition Canvas – Strategyzer |
Part 2: How to Make Your Business Official
| BC Business Registry & Name Search – Province of BC | Choosing the Right Business Structure – BDC |
| BC PST Information & Registration – Province of BC | Incorporating in BC – Province of BC |
| Business Corporations Act – BC – Province of BC | Starting a Small Business Guide – Province of BC |
| Business Permit and Licence Information – BizPal | When to Register for a CRA Business Number – CRA |
| Checklist for Small Business – CRA |
We’re here to help! If you have any questions, call 1.800.643.7014 ext. 112 or send us an email.
Free Resource Guides for Starting Your Business
Taking the Leap to Entrepreneurship
This free guide explores the internal process and offers inspiration to educate and support women who are making the transition to self-employment. Each section contains a list of additional resources to help you continue your journey. Get your free copy >>>
Starting Your Business Guide
From drafting a business plan to finding start-up money, this free guide will help explain what you need to know in order to start a business in BC and where you can find resources and information to support you along the way. Get your free copy >>>
Paid Resources for Starting Your Business
Creating Your Business Plan Workbook ($15.00 – $29.95): This comprehensive learning guide takes you through each step of the business planning process—from thinking about starting a business to ticking off your business plan checklist.
Business Plan Review Service ($220): It can sometimes be difficult to look at your own business plan objectively and gauge if it is sound. Our Business Advisors can give constructive feedback from the point of view of an investor or lender.