Having a great business idea and plan may help you effectively launch your business. But entrepreneurs and business owners who aim for success recognize the need to continue building their network, knowledge and skills.
From financial assistance to advice to skill development, you stand to gain a lot from tapping into the supports and opportunities available to businesses in B.C. This is particularly true if you are just starting out or building a business in a remote region of the province.
This section provides links to government programs and professional organizations that offer support and training to businesses in B.C.
Support
There are a number of organizations dedicated to helping new and developing businesses in B.C.
RuralBC Secretariat Regional Offices assist investors and businesses in rural B.C. by improving access to business development resources and support.
Community Futures helps members access the resources they need for local community economic development projects. Click on their BC Locations webpage to access a development office nearest you.
The BC Chamber of Commerce provides a number of programs and services to support local business, economic growth and diversification.
Women entrepreneurs can benefit from the many resources offered through the Women’s Enterprise Centre. Members can access skills development services, business loans, free business guidance, mentoring and more.
Training
Employers may need to access training for a specific project or for more general development in an area of interest. Address your learning needs with the help of these select resources.
Find B.C. college and university human resource courses that fit the needs of small business owners and managers on the WorkBC HR Resource Guide. You can also access articles on HR topics from this site.
You’ll discover a range of courses for yourself and for employee development through continuing studies programs at local post-secondary institutions. These institution’s contract training services may also offer business management training customized to your needs.
If distance education works better for you, gain one-stop access to online learning through BCcampus, a partnership of B.C.'s public post-secondary institutions.
