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Small Business BC

Small business information and support are provided in British Columbia through Small Business BC, a non-profit business resource service operating with federal, provincial and private sector
partners.  Small Business BC provides business information and tools on topics such as:

  • Business start-up and expansion information
  • Online business planning tools and information guides
  • Business planning advisory services
  • Legislation and regulations
  • Exporting and importing resources
  • Information about financing sources
  • Business research library
  • Market research consultation
  • Business seminars and workshops
  • e-business solutions, at eBusiness Connection www.e-bc.ca
  • Regional access to business information resources throughout the province.

Visit Small Business BC

  • Online at: www.smallbusinessbc.ca
  • By phone or fax:
    Phone: toll free throughout B.C. 1-800-667-2272, or in Vancouver 604-775-5525
    Fax: 604-775-5520
  • Email inquiries to askus@smallbusinessbc.ca
  • In person:
    Suite 82 - 601 West Cordova Street
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    V6B 1G1
 

Popular Start-up Information

 

Starting a Small Business in BC

This guide provides information and resources useful to anyone considering starting a small business in the province.

Start-up checklist
A description of general requirements and guidelines affecting most businesses. Topics include registering your business, obtaining a business license, land use and zoning, PST & GST, labour requirements and business records.
Online Business Information
Online business start-up information covers topics such as evaluating your idea, market research, financing, and business planning.
Interactive Business Planner
Online business tool to assist entrepreneurs with preparing a 3-year business plan for their new or existing business. Contains sample plans, prepares financial projections based on input information and provides tips to help write your plan.
OneStop Business Registration 

This easy-to-use online service enables new and existing businesses to complete multiple government applications quickly and efficiently.

Name Approval
Information and link to forms for completing the Name Approval process, the first step in the registration of a partnership or sole proprietorship is the approval of a business name. The approval of a business name is also the first step in incorporating a company, a society or a cooperative.
Business Start-up Assistant
Organized by topic and province, this resource provides information on a variety of topics to assist in becoming a successful entrepreneur.