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Business Planning
This site provides useful tips, frequently asked questions, and templates for writing a business plan
Business Plan Workbook
A full scope guide to writing an effective (Canadian) business plan from entrepreneurship.com
BC Stats – Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations
BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia
Statistics Canada
The Canadian Government’s central statistical agency
BC Labour Market Information
This site provides an array of BC labour force statistics, social statistics, demographic trends and occupational projections
BC Trade and Investment Office
British Columbia’s diverse communities and regions offer a wide range of attractive business location options. This site contains profiles with key site-selection information for individual communities and regions
The Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute is an independent non-partisan research and educational organization based in Canada that conducts peer-reviewed research into critical economic and public policy issues including taxation, government spending, health care, school performance, and trade
BC Assessment
BC Assessment produces independent, uniform and efficient property assessments on an annual basis for all property owners in the province
Health Canada
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. This website contains a variety of health related information
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
If your business involves food, animals, and/or plants you may want to check the Government of Canada’s regulations posted on this website
Child Care Branch
Whether you are a child care provider, a parent, or an early childhood educator, you can find information here on programs and services to assist you. Learn about Child Care Subsidy, the Child Care Resource and Referral Program and Child Care Funding Programs
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) issues licences in B.C. for making and selling liquor (either by the glass or bottle) and supervises the service of liquor in licenced establishments.
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Aboriginal Business Canada
Provides financial assistance, information, resource materials and referrals to other possible sources of financing or business support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs in specific industries with broader support offered to Aboriginal individuals
Business Development Bank of Canada
The BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) provides Canadian businesses with flexible financing, venture capital and affordable consulting services. The BDC’s Young Entrepreneur Financing Program offers customized term financing up to $100,000 for new businesses demonstrating long-term viability.
Community Futures Development Corporations
This group provides loans toward new business start-ups, business expansion, or provides funding to help stabilize an existing business. Programs include the Western Youth Entrepreneur Program, which offers loans up to $10,000. If you live in a Western Canadian community and are between the ages of 19 and 29 you may be eligible for support.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) offers numerous funding and assistance programs through the Western Diversification Program
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
This charity is focused on investing time and money in aspiring young entrepreneurs, age 18-34, who have a great business idea, but find it difficult to obtain financing or mentoring through traditional sources
VanCity
VanCity is a local Credit Union that provides loans to business.
The Royal Bank of Canada
The Royal Bank is a large Canadian bank with branches in multiple countries.
The Bank of Montreal
The Bank of Montreal is a large Canadian bank with branches in multiple countries.
TD Canada Trust
The TD Canada Trust is a large Canadian bank with branches in multiple countries.
CIBC
The Canadian Bank of Imperial Commerce is a large Canadian bank with branches in multiple countries.
HSBC
HSBC is a large International bank with several branches in Canada.
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BC Business Registry
Register your business with the BC Government
BizPal
BizPaL is a Government of BC online tool that generates a personalized list of permits and licences required from three levels of government – local, provincial and federal – to start your business
Personal Property Registry
The Personal Property Registry provides registration and search services covering interests in personal property for lenders, sellers, garage keepers, taxing authorities, government agencies, purchasers and the general public.
Canada Revenue Agency
This Government of Canada website contains relevant tax information. This site will provide you with tax rates and information relating to tax changes in your industry.
The BC Ministry of Finance
The main webpage for the BC Government’s Ministry of Finance.
Consumer Taxation Branch
This website provides information about the various Consumer Tax programs run by the Ministry of Finance.
Harmonized Sales Tax: BC Ministry of Finance
This website contains current HST related tax information from the Government of British Columbia.
HST Information
This site from the BC Government provides information related to the implementation of the HST for all businesses in the province.
The HST – What’s Taxable under the HST and What’s Not?
This adobe pdf document is available for download (please ensure you download Adobe’s Reader (free) from www.adobe.com first). This document provides a comprehensive list of common products and services that are affected (or not affected) by the implementation of the HST.
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BC Ministry of Labour
This site contains important labour market information and weblinks to major labour organizations in BC.
Workers Compensation Board
WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia. They consult with and educate employers and workers and monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Job Wave BC
JobWave assists income-assistance recipients in British Columbia attain job placements. They have had enormous success in placing people from diverse client groups into employment, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, youth and immigrants.
Labour Relations Board of British Columbia
The BC Labour Relations Board is an independent, administrative tribunal with the mandate to mediate and adjudicate employment and labour relations matters related to unionized workplaces.
Employers’ Advisers Offices
With work centers throughout the province to assist small employers with WCB matters, the Employers’ Advisers are independent of the WCB and are available to provide impartial advice on assessment, prevention, and claims matters.
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
This site provides entrepreneurs/employers job descriptions for a variety of positions. It may save employers valuable time when creating and implementing their human resources plan.
The Government of Canada
The Government of Canada’s official website.
British Columbia Government
The BC Government’s officialwebsite.
The City of Coquitlam
The City of Coquitlam’s official website.
The City of Port Coquitlam
The City of Port Coquitlam’s official website.
The City of Port Moody
The City of Port Moody’s official website.
Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs
This is a Government of Canada business website that provides a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations relevant to existing and potential business entrepreneurs.
Industry Canada
This Canadian Government website provides a variety of tools and resources for businesses including entrepreneurs, business owners, retailers and manufacturers.
Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative financing, insurance and risk management solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business.
Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development
The Government of BC’s main website devoted to small business.
Service BC
Service BC provides links to frontline government services and information in British Columbia and they deliver hundreds of programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors – in person, online, and over the phone.
Service Canada
This important Canadian Government department offers a variety of information to Canadians relating to social insurance cards, services for entrepreneurs, VISA and citizenship information, job programs, etc.
Enquiry BC
Enquiry BC is a provincial call centre that provides services to all British Columbia residents, on behalf of provincial government ministries, Crown corporations and public agencies.
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Canada/BC Business Service Centre (Small Business BC)
This website provides you information on how to start a business. It also issues information on business seminars taking place in Vancouver.
eBusiness Connection
This site offers a unique and comprehensive collection of e-business information services to help BC’s small businesses adapt to technological change, and maintain and grow their businesses.
Junior Achievement British Columbia
To inspire and educate young Canadians to value free enterprise, understand business and economics, and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Women’s Enterprise Centre
Women’s Enterprise Centre is BC’s leading resource for women who are starting, purchasing or growing a small business. We provide essential resources and services designed for women, by women, to build business capacity and fuel success.
Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety.
Trade Facilitation Office of Canada
This website links you to a list of suppliers from developing countries.
Crown Publications Inc.
Crown Publications has a wide variety of books, reference materials and electronic publications. Many BC Government publications can be viewed free of charge
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
As Canada’s largest and most influential business association, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the primary and vital connection between business and the federal government.
BC Chamber of Commerce
The BC Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization representing the interests and concerns of local Chambers of Commerce and corporate members from across the province. Through the BC Chamber of Commerce members access benefits, partnerships, and networking opportunities.
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
The association represents private sector importers and exporters of virtually every commodity and related service.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Continuing advocacy role for small business.
The Impact Entrepreneurship Group
The Impact Entrepreneurship Group is Canada’s largest non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit amongst youth in Canada and becoming a starting point and catalyst for youth interested in entrepreneurship and leadership.
The Entrepreneurs Organization
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) - for entrepreneurs only – is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,000 business owners in 40 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.
The Canadian Marketing Association
The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) embraces Canada’s major business sectors and all marketing disciplines, channels and technologies.
SOHO Business Group
The SOHO Business Group is a membership-based, marketing organization in the business of developing unique programs, benefits, savings, incentives, group-buying systems, and association management opportunities for business success and growth.
Canadian Professional Sales Association
Canada’s leader in developing and serving sales professionals by providing programs and benefits that help you sell more, and sell smarter.
BC Human Resources Management Association
BC HRMA is your source for Human Resources information and services in British Columbia.
Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada Regional Office
This is Canada’s largest trade and industry association advocating for Canada’s manufacturers and exporters.
Insurance Brokers Association of BC
A good source of information related to general insurance products and services.
The Canadian Franchise Association
The CFA represents almost 500 franchise systems and the professionals who support the industry. As the National Voice for Canadian Franchising, CFA promotes excellence in franchising and works with all levels of government to ensure the development of industry-made solutions and educates Canadians about franchising, specific franchise opportunities and proper due diligence through it many events, programs and publications.
Retail Council of Canada
The Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit association whose more than 9,000 members represent all retail formats, including national and regional department stores, mass merchants, specialty chains, independent stores and online merchants.
Shelfspace
Shelfspace (Retailers of BC and Alberta) meets the needs of a select group of professional retailers. Over the years, the association has become stronger and expanded to serve those with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for retail.
British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association
The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association represents the concerns of the restaurant and foodservices industry at all levels of government. It also enhances the image and integrity of the industry through education, communication, industry development and overall professionalism.
The British Columbia Wine Institute
The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) functions as a component of a strategic plan developed by the industry and government to create an internationally competitive wine industry.
BC Landscaping & Nursery Association
The BCLNA has over 600 member companies, representing nursery, landscape, retail, education, supply, service and government organizations working in the landscape horticultural industry.
Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association
The association creates a favorable business environment and delivers tangible value to its members in all sectors of Canada’s foodservice industry.
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Better Business Bureau
The BBB is a resource whom customers may turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses. Apply here to become a BBB accredited business.
Verisign
VeriSign provides a service that allows viewers of your website the ability to know that your organization is a viable and trustworthy business.
THAWTE
THAWTE provides a service that allows viewers of your website the ability to know that your organization is a viable and trustworthy business.
TriCityEvents.com
A website possessing a variety of information and links to the cities of Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam.
School District #43
Approximately 30,000 students attend schools in our district in 67 schools. Each school possesses it own personality and qualities that make each a unique representation of its students, staff, and community.
Coquitlam Continuing Education (School District #43)
Coquitlam CE provided a wide variety of educational programs to students of all ages in the tri-cities area – including tuition-free high school credit courses for most BC residents!
Douglas College: Self Employment Program
The Self Employment Program offers practical training, business advice and group support to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to start and operate a successful business. Income support is also available to those who qualify.
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
ISSofBC is the largest, multicultural, immigrant-serving agency in western Canada. The society provides a variety of services to immigrant and refugee communities including English Language Services for Adults.
Simon Fraser University: Segal School of Business
Part of Simon Fraser University, SFU Business is a business school that offers undergraduate BBA program, MBA programs in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Sprott-Shaw Community College & Sprott-Shaw Degree College
BC’s largest private college offers occupational training in the areas of business, hospitality, travel and tourism, health care and computers at its twenty campuses.
University Canada West
University Canada West is a Canadian University which offers online courses towards bachelor’s degree and masters degree programs.
Vancouver Career College
VCCollege provides quality, higher education opportunities at affordable rates at various college campuses across BC. Programs in areas such as business, health care, trades, education, hospitality and legal give prospective students progressive and accomplished alternatives in higher education.
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ACE
ACE is a national charitable organization that is teaching and igniting young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
Working in partnership with business and higher education, ACE delivers experience-based programming that allows university and college students to move beyond the traditional path of post-secondary education. These students are challenged to address economic, social and environmental issues in their own entrepreneurial ventures and in their communities.
ACE currently delivers two programs on over 50 university and college campuses across Canada with the involvement of over 1,600 student leaders and student entrepreneurs.
Students In Free Enterprise (SFU)
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is a global student organization that encourages students to develop social entrepreneurial projects and gain entrepreneurial skills.
SIFE Simon Fraser is open to students at SFU in all faculties and all 3 campuses. SIFE acknowledges that there are no boundaries for students who want to be more entrepreneurial, want to meet people and to share their passions while making a difference in the community!
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