Resources for Small Business
I’ve compiled some resources for people wanting to start a business in Canada. British Columbia seems to be leading the way when it comes to small business as they make up 98% of the Business Sector and employ almost 50% of the people who live in the Province. The list below focuses on Business in BC, if your looking for other provinces I suggest you google these words; “Small Business & Economic Deveopment Ontario” (or whatever province your looking for)
Statistics related to small business are available at:
Statistics related to small business
553 Superior St.
Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1
Telephone: 250 387-0327
Internet: www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca
Information on provincial government programs and services can be found at:
Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, Small Business Branch
Box 9805 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9W1
Telephone: 250 387-4699
Internet: www.sbr.gov.bc.ca
Information on federal government programs and services can be found at:
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Suite 700 – 333 Seymour St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G9
Telephone: 604 666-6256
Toll Free: 1 888 338-9378
Internet: www.wd.gc.ca
The Government of Canada’s main site for business information
Canada Business
1 888 576-4444
Online tool to help quickly and easily identify permit and licensing requirements for business activities
BizPaL Business Permits and Licences
bizpal@gov.bc.ca
www.bcbizpal.ca
Business counselling and assistance for new and existing businesses in rural British Columbia.
Community Futures Development Corporation of British Columbia
1 604 685 2332
www.communityfutures.ca/provincial/bc/
e-business information resources for small and medium-sized businesses
eBC eBusiness Connection
1 604 775-7532
Online business registration and change of business address
Online business registration and change of business address
1 877 822-6727
Province-wide access to government services including key government transactions for business
Service BC
1 800 663-7867 (Enquiry BC) to be transferred to the
nearest Service BC Contact Centre
Comprehensive business information and business planning resources for starting and growing a business in British Columbia
Small Business BC
1 800 667-2272
Business information counselling and skills training for women entrepreneurs
Women’s Enterprise Centre
1 800 643-7014
Business ER Hotline
Business BC Launches “Business ER Hotline”:
Economic Climate a Hot Topic for Small Business Sector
Vancouver – Small Business BC (SBBC) has launched the “Business ER (Emergency) Hotline” providing BC’s small businesses with the solutions and business strategies to deal with the current economic conditions.
The Business ER Hotline, 1-800-667-2272, will enable SBBC to quickly address and respond to crisis-related business issues.
In addition to a 1-800 number, clients can ask questions and access information via email, or they can go to the Business ER Hotline website, www.smallbusinessbc.ca/businessER, or visit the SBBC Vancouver office in person, 601 West Cordova Street.
SBBC Consulting CEO, George Hunter, explains the reason for launching the Business ER Hotline: “Our staff has noted a significant increase in questions relating to changes in the economy. For example, people want to know what kind of training programs are available for upgrading skills, or, which sectors are showing promise for new business opportunities, such as BC’s healthcare sector. There are many people newly out of work who are now exploring the idea of starting a business.”
SBBC also reports an increase in questions regarding financing options and business strategies for tougher economic times such as how to cut expenses and build revenue, as well as a significant number of inquiries regarding labour standards.
“The Business ER Hotline offers a direct way to get timely information out to business owners and their employees as well,” says Hunter, “The small business community is important to our economy and SBBC is pleased to be able to provide a link to current information and provide support as small business owners navigate a changing economic landscape.”
Hunter encourages small business owners to contact SBBC via the Business ER Hotline, or go to their website, www.smallbusinessbc.ca, to find out more about the comprehensive services SBBC offers, such as financing options and sources, government acts and regulations, one-on-one business counseling, market research and consultation, business planning services, business seminars, e-business information and an education and resource centre
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