Vie BRITISH (OC AONNEIEN CO Re ee CUD ee Dy This handout provides information to support small business start-up and growth highlighting services for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The list of services is not exhaustive, but it identifies some key resources to support, your business start-up and growth. Regulatory Reform -When dealing with government, small businesses want understandable and predictable requirements, and accessible services. Check out recent improvements at: www.gov.bc.ca/regulatoryreform ae Ue OPAL t} Starting a Small Business Guide in npisn ond ronson anguages) www-gou.be.ca/startingasmallbusiness Import / Export Guide www gov.be.ca/importexportguide Indigenous Small Business Resource Handout www-gov.be.ca/IndigenousSmallBusinessResources Starting a Restaurant in B.C www-gov.be.ca/startingarestaurant PreparedBC: Guide for Small Business www.gov.be.ca/PreparedBC Starting a Franchise in BC. wwwgov.be.ca/startingafranchise Small Business Profile Highlights wwwgov.be.ca/smallbusinesshighlights Civil Resolution Tribunal wwwcivilresolutionbe.ca/ More small business resources www-gov.be.ca/smallbusiness Small Business Resources SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES Business Advisory Services Government Service Tools and Resources Education Financing Online Registration Permits and Licences Mentorship Export a 4 x eg $ rr & = SmallBusinessac MK i SE B.C's premier resource centre for comprehensive smal business information, products and services Funded by the provincial and federal governments, SBBC can assist you {ith business planning, financing registration and anyother topics related fo staring and growing a business In Be wawsmallbusinessbe-ca OneStop Business Registry ob % 40 Complete the most commonly required business registrations and transactions onine worn bebusinessregistry.ca BizPaL <> Aree online service that provides smnplifed access to information abovt business permits and licences that may be requlted for particular business ype ands elated ctvijes fom the Province, Federal andocal government. wwwvwvebezpalca Mobile Business Licence Program > &@ ‘Allows businesses to operate across municipal boundaries. Please contact your local municipality to see fa Mobile Business Licences available n your community www govbe.ca/smallbusiness2 ‘Address Change BC <> ifyou are moving within British Columbia, you can use Address Change BC to update your business records with provincial and local government organizations. wwwwaddresschangegovbeca sesid 4 ‘Access, create, browse and compete on public sector business ‘opportunities. Enquiry BC line: 1 800 663-7867 www.bebid.gov.be.ca Bcontine dy KIO ‘Access to e-government services for legal, business, government and professionals, Onine information is avaliable forthe Corporate registry, property assessments and court services. worwbconline govibe-ca Caer BritishColumbia.ce o> ES The Provinee's trade and investment website is the digital hub for promoting 8. internationally. 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