Step 15: Check Out Other Useful Resources

Futurpreneur fosters the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s diverse startup founders ages 18-39. They are the only national non-profit organization that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business. They provide youth aged 18-39 with coaching before they start their business, as well as collateral-free financing with mentorship to help launch or buy successful businesses. 

 www.futurpreneur.ca  

Call: 604-598-2923

Call toll free: 1-800-464-2923

CleanBC helps small businesses in B.C. save money and grow in a low-carbon economy. By joining CleanBC, businesses can get ahead in the global market by investing in cleaner options and accessing new financing opportunities for environmentally friendly projects. 

WeBC is a resource for B.C. women at all stages of business . Their team provides business loans to start, grow or buy a business. WeBC also offers workshops, business advisors, mentors, and other resources. They are a supportive community focused on helping women succeed in business. 

Service BC provides services to individuals and businesses across the province. Staff can assist you in many ways, both online and in-person at one of the many Service BC Centres. For example, they can help with forms or registrations and can even accept in person payments for some online services.   

FrontCounter BC is a service that can help with licences, permits, registrations and other authorizations needed to use the Province's natural resources.  

WorkBC helps British Columbians prepare for and find a job. Available throughout the province, it offers a wide range of free employment services including personal employment planning and support, skills training, job search, and assistive technology. Employers can find help filling jobs and attracting talent. 

Home | WorkBC 

Find your local WorkBC Centre - WorkBC Centre Locations | WorkBC 

Download the WorkBC app - WorkBC Mobile App 

Call: 1-877-952-6914 

The Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) by Innovation Canada helps clients and businesses access the support they need to grow and scale. By asking a few questions, Innovation Advisors can help you find, and take advantage of, the best options from federal and provincial supports. These include funding, loans, tax credits, wage subsidies, and more. Innovation Canada has advisors across the country who can use their network of contacts to help. They also have resources on topics from financing to technical advice to foreign market expertise. 

Canada.ca - Business Benefits Finder 

Call: 1-833-201-4358 

Community Futures British Columbia is the provincial association for the Community Futures Development Corporations in B.C., Through their 34 non-profit member offices, they provide business services and loans to new and experienced entrepreneurs in rural and remote communities and have been doing this since 1985. 

Community Futures British Columbia | Growing communities one idea at a time 

British Columbia is the preferred gateway for Asia Pacific trade. It has the most competitive supply chain on the west coast of the Americas. B.C.’s supply chain includes airports, seaports, railways, roadways, and border crossings. These linkages connect Canada and the North American market to Asia and the rest of the world.  

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)  

The Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique offers support to the Francophone and Francophile business community in British Columbia. They provide a platform, resources, and assistance to help the community thrive.  

Accueil – La Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (sdecb.com) 

Call: 604-732-3534 

Email: info@sdecb.com  

The Small Business Branch has many support resources for business owners and potential business owners at various stages in their endeavors, including detailed guides and tools to set up a business, and information on managing and growing your small business.  

Small businesses and entrepreneurs - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) 

Small Business Roundtable – Government of British Columbia 

X: #BCBizChat or #SmallBizBC 

Email: smallbusinessbranch@gov.bc.ca 

Trade and Invest British Columbia works with B. C. and international businesses. They can help your business get international investment or find new markets for your goods and services.   

Trade and Investment Opportunity in Canada | Trade and Invest BC (britishcolumbia.ca) 

Call: 604-775-2100

The CRA offers free Liaison Officer services to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand their tax obligations. A visit from a Liaison Officer is 100% confidential: the information you choose to discuss with them will not be shared with other areas of the CRA, or anyone else.

Liaison Officer service - free tax help for small business owners and self-employed individuals - Canada.ca

canada.ca/checklist-small-businesses  

Export Navigator provides free one-to-one guidance to help businesses progress along the export pathway. Advisors bring specialized training and tools to help businesses navigate the range of export programs and services available to them.  

Grow Your B.C. Business Through Exporting | Export Navigator 

Call: 1-855-667-2270

Use OrgBook BC to quickly check if an organization is legally registered to do business in B.C. as a corporation. 

OrgBook BC (gov.bc.ca) 

PacifiCan is the Government of Canada's economic development agency for British Columbians that promotes growth and diversification in B.C.'s economy. 

Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique (pacifican.gc.ca) 

Call: 604-666-6256

Call toll free: 1-888-338-9378 

Teletypewriter: 1-877-303-3388 

Email:  info@pacifican.gc.ca