Basic Steps for Starting a Business- Business Start-Up Assistant
- Your Information Site for Starting a Business in Canada
British Columbia – Starting a Specific Business
This page provides information and resources on how to start a specific business in British Columbia such as a bed and breakfast, a convenience store, a restaurant, and many more.
- A Guide for Tourism Business Entrepreneurs – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- "How To" SmallBiz Start-up Guides – Small Business BC
- Alternative Health Services and Supplies Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Bed and Breakfast Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Consulting / Independent Contractor Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Craft Business Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Destination Resort Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Eco-Tourism / Tour Operator Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Wood Furniture Manufacturer Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Food and Fish Processor Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Organic Farming Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Small Retailer, Small Business Sourcing Guide – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Franchising - Business Sourcing Guide – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Small Manufacturer, Business Sourcing Guide – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Importing - Business Sourcing Guide – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- Exporting - Business Sourcing Guide – Small Business BC Printable Version – PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
- National Bed & Breakfast Association
For information on franchising, select the sub-topic Franchising.