Top Online Resources for Starting A Business

​Starting a Small Business Guide - An easy and accessible online guide that includes 14 steps to starting your own business!
www.gov.bc.ca/startingasmallbusiness

Indigenous Small Business Resource Handout - A quick reference guide for Indigenous Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
www.gov.bc.ca/IndigenousSmallBusinessResources

Starting a Restaurant in B.C. - An online resource that provides guidance on the requirements for starting a restaurant in British Columbia. 
www.gov.bc.ca/startingarestaurant

Starting a Franchise in B.C. - Includes the Franchisee Checklist on what you should consider before purchasing a franchise in B.C.
www.gov.bc.ca/startingafranchise

PreparedBC: Guide for Small Businesses - A starting point for protecting your small business investment against a natural disaster. 
www.gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC

OneStop Business Registry - Apply for and complete registrations for new or existing businesses with local, provincial, and federal governments. 
www.onestop.gov.bc.ca 

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Non-profits who can help:

Small Business BC is B.C.'s key resouce centre for comprehensive small business information and services.  Visit their website for more information.

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Futurpreneur is a national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.

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South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) is the economic development organization for Greater Victoria.

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Women's Enterprise Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to helping BC women launch, lead and scale their own businesses. 

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WorkLink is a Work BC Employment Service Centre. They provide free employment services from the Westshore to Port Renfrew.

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Organizations to help you connect:

• Entrepreneurs Organization Vancouver Island
• Orbus Business Networks
• ​Rotary Club of West Shore
• Think Local First​​

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