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This is the last session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! Join Cathy for a Fireside Chat with marketing professionals and business owners who will share their experience with different marketing tactics. Do you have burning […]
This is the second session in a 3 part series. Register for the Bidding on Government Contracts: Tips for Small Businesses series for free. In the previous session of this “Bidding on Government Contracts” series, we outline what the government is buying. This week we’ll get into the bidding details. Join us for a deep […]
Are you in the “cannabiz”? B.C.’s cannabis sector is a significant contributor to the local economy. If you’re thinking of exploring new markets for your cannabis business but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. Join Small Business BC's two-part webinar on November 23 >>>> to learn about the current regulatory framework around […]
This is the second session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! When a business owner is asked about their marketing strategy, many think about their website, social media or advertising. All those things are a part […]
Join us for the upcoming webinar, Canada Digital Adoption Program, presented by MNP. This event is free for BCFB members. As technology advances, it can be challenging — and expensive — for small-to-medium businesses to keep up. That’s why the federal government set aside $4 billion in its 2021 budget to create the Canada Digital […]
This live webinar will cover all you need to know to start exporting to the U.S., so register today and secure your spot >>>> Gain access to a panel of carefully selected local immigration and cross-border lawyers, tax specialists, customs brokers, and logistics professionals by attending this free webinar on November 17.
Starting a Business is a very exciting time in your life. It’s also filled with a million-and-one-choices. What do I do first? It’s true that each business is unique; however, there are some common elements of business planning that many entrepreneurs tend to neglect. Understanding these basics is your ticket to creating a business that […]
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 […]
This is the first session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! One of the challenges of owning a small business is to know how to market effectively on a tight budget. Marketing is most effective when […]
When it comes to marketing, do you feel like you’re always chasing the latest craze? Maybe you’re like a kid in a candy store with tons of creative ideas. Or perhaps marketing is just another thing on your to-do list. Regardless of your personal feelings about marketing, in order for it to be successful, it […]
Financials are a key component of your exporting plan. If you are a business owner interested in learning about managing the costs associated with exporting successfully, our webinar will help get you started. In this session, you will learn what healthy and unhealthy cash flows look like, as well as the various funding options and […]
Join KPU for an upcoming information session and Q&A to learn how you can build your future talent pipeline by hiring KPU Co-op students! About this event Join KPU’s Career Development Centre and Employer Relations' team to learn about the many benefits of hiring post-secondary co-op students to help you meet your current recruitment needs and evolving workforce demands. […]
