Here you will find links to useful information on how to:

 
Small Business BC   Have a business idea but need help getting started? Small Business BC provides information and tools on topics such as business start-up and expansion, online business planning tools and information guides, seminars and financing sources.

BizPaL
  Need information on business permits and licences? BizPaL is an online tool that generates a personalized list of permits and licences required from three levels of government-local, provincial and federal - to start your business. If you are up and running, BizPaL can help verify that you have all the correct permits and licences.
Front Counter BC   Looking to start a business in the natural resource sector? At FrontCounter BC offices across the province, natural resource clients can obtain all the information and authorizations they need to start or expand a business in the natural resource sector.
OneStop Business Registry   Starting, expanding or moving a business? OneStop Business Registry can help you register your business, incorporate your company or change your business address.
Live Smart BC   Looking for Green opportunities? The Climate Action Plan is B.C.'s roadmap to a new, prosperous, green economy for the province. It outlines strategies and initiatives to take B.C. approximately 73 per cent towards meeting the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020.
Selling to Government   Are you a small business interested in providing goods and services to the provincial government? Each year, the public sector in British Columbia spends about $8 billion in goods and services. This multi-billion dollar market represents significant business opportunities for British Columbia companies.
Asia Pacific   As a small business owner, the opportunities for growth in Asia Pacific markets are endless. Currently, less than two per cent of small businesses in British Columbia export their goods and services. If your business is succeeding in local markets, exporting may be your next step.

 

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