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Starting Your Business

Starting Your Business

Obtain a Federal Business Number (BN)

From the Government of Canada Do you need a business number or program account? Using Business Registration Online is the fas...

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Managing Your Financials

Register to Collect GST

From the Government of Canada A GST/HST account number is part of a business number (BN). If you don’t have a BN yet, you w...

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Managing Your Financials

Register to Collect PST

From the Government of BC You must register to collect PST if you are located in B.C. and you sell or lease taxable goods, or...

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Growing Your Business

Find Your Industry Canada NAICS Code

From Statistics Canada The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has been developed by the statistical agenci...

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Starting Your Business

14 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

From the Government of BC Learn the basic steps most new small businesses need to take before they can begin operating in B.C...

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Starting Your Business

Register Your Business

From the Government of BC On this page, you’ll find information on how to apply for a business name, and how to register wi...

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Starting Your Business

Checklist for Small Businesses

From the Government of Canada The Checklist for Small Businesses is for people like you who are starting a business. You can ...

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Growing Your Business

Up for Sale How to Buy a Small Business in BC

Starting a new business isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship. Purchasing an existing small business can be a great optio...

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Growing Your Business

Secondary Research for Businesses Tips for Small Business Owners recording

Are you working on a business plan, funding pitch or new product design? Secondary market research, or gathering information ...

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Managing Your Financials

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Financial Literacy & ...

You have a great business idea. You’re an expert in your field. But what about the financial side of your business? Do you ...

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Growing Your Business

BDC – Key performance indicators (KPIs): How to set the right metrics...

What gets measured gets managed. It’s a common saying, and for good reason. Data is crucial in today’s business world—t...

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Growing Your Business

Common Questions About Incorporation

Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or a new sole proprietor, if you’re contemplating incorporating your business,...

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