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Small Business BC - BC - Canada

Small Business BC

Last Update: March 21, 2025
BC, Canada
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia

Small Business BC at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 1, 2024
  • Closing date : August 16, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • Small Business BC
Status
Closed

Overview of the Small Business BC program

Get help registering your business and access to experts, seminars on a wide-range of topics and dozens of free resources and tools.

Eligible projects & activities

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.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Implement a new customer relationship management (CRM) system for better client engagement

$ 120,000

Expand the existing organic farming operations to include a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program

$ 200,000

Develop a comprehensive R&D project focused on renewable energy solutions

$ 40,000

Launch a marketing campaign to promote a new line of eco-friendly products

$ 50,000

Upgrade office technology to improve productivity and secure client data

$ 50,000

Train employees on new data analytics tools to enhance business intelligence capabilities

Eligibility criteria of the Small Business BC program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Small Business BC program

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 to the Small Business BC program

1
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.
2
Access resources
Use the translation tool to understand the information if necessary.
3
Research additional information
Use the links or the search bar on the site to find specific instructions for submitting applications.

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.

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