Small Business BC
Overview
Get help registering your business and access to experts, seminars on a wide-range of topics and dozens of free resources and tools.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop employee skills
- No Condition
- Open Date : July 1, 2024
- Closing date : August 16, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- British Columbia
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Startups
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous peoples
- LGBTQ+ community
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- Provincial
Activities funded
Small Business BC provides a platform for business education and networking, aiming to empower businesses in British Columbia through various learning opportunities and consultations. Eligible activities for this grant revolve around participation in business webinars, personal consultations, and themed networking events.
- Participation in business education webinars addressing marketing, finance, and business operations.
- Engagement in networking events such as Pride Meetup celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ business owners.
- Attendance of educational events celebrating Indigenous Businesses in BC.
- Access to personalized 1-on-1 business consultation sessions.
- Involvement in live and on-demand educational resources provided by Small Business BC.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
All entries related to Small Business BC, including events and educational initiatives, seem to be open to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in British Columbia. Specific grant opportunities, especially those celebrating Indigenous businesses, might target Indigenous entrepreneurs or businesses located within British Columbia. However, detailed evaluation criteria are not provided in the context.
Who is not eligible
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Companies with less than 5 employees
Eligible expenses
This initiative supports events and educational activities celebrating and supporting Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ businesses in British Columbia. Participants are encouraged to join various educational and networking sessions to strengthen and grow their businesses.
- Celebration and support of Indigenous businesses in BC through events and workshops.
- Educational sessions on mental health tools and resources tailored for small businesses.
- Expert advice sessions on business structuring for small business owners.
- Networking events to connect with other small business owners and stakeholders.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specific to businesses located within British Columbia as it is facilitated by Small Business BC, which serves this particular region.
- Businesses located within British Columbia, Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Eligibility of the business
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Clarity and feasibility of the proposed project
- Potential impact on the community/business
- Financial viability and sustainability
How to apply
Visit the official site
- Go to the official Small Business BC Awards website to get information about the nominations.
- Explore the page dedicated to resources in French if needed.
Access resources
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Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Small Business BC (SBBC) offers various resources for business development, including free educational webinars and tailored one-on-one advice sessions.
- The organization operates with a partnership between Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) and the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.
- SBBC acknowledges their operations on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples, respecting and acknowledging this heritage.
