BC Business
Many entrepreneurs in B.C. have turned to Small Business BC for support and guidance to help them get their businesses up and running. Through a wide range of products, services, education and resources, the organization guides business owners at every stage to build a solid foundation for their company. Since being founded 20 years ago, Small Business BC has worked tirelessly to become the number one resource for small businesses in the province. Accordingly, it has spent considerable effort to make its services just as accessible for rural entrepreneurs as city dwellers. Small Business BC communications manager Sara Couper credits technology for helping to achieve this goal. “We not only stage live seminars in our Vancouver office, we broadcast webinars that are accessible to anyone with an interest in business, with participants being able to ask our experts questions as if they were in the same room with them.” Seminars on over 50 business topics are taught every month by experienced industry experts, ensuring that business owners have the necessary skills to succeed in business. That’s not all. “All of our advisory services are available through Skype,” says Couper. “No matter where you live, our team of experts is on hand to help with everything from business planning and market research to human resources and branding.” Couper and her colleagues would love to see businesses in every corner of the province accessing Small Business BC for support. “We understand that entrepreneurs face an incredible amount of challenges in building a business, and so we’re here to help. Whether you’re in Terrace or Burnaby, our team has the resources and knowledge to help you get to the next stage in business.” To access Small Business BC, visit smallbusinessbc.ca or call toll-free: 1-800-667-2272.