Tools for Small Business

Considerations Before Establishing a Consulting Practice – APEGGA (Acrobat PDF)
A Guideline created by APEGGA to assist Engineers and Geoscientists who are considering establishing their own consulting business.

Workers’ Compensation Board
Employer and small business centre for WCB.

Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provides small and medium-sized businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services and venture capital.

Community Futures Development Corporation of BC
The CFDCs offer a variety of entrepreneurial programs, business counseling, loan programs and business information to community members interested in expanding or starting their own businesses.

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)
The CCDC is a national joint committee responsible for the development, production and review of standard Canadian construction contracts, forms and guides.

Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD)
The MMCD is designed for use by municipalities and others, who undertake municipal work involving roads, sidewalks, sewers, water, traffic signals and street lighting.

APEGBC Affinity Partners
Small businesses can benefit from many of the discounts offered to APEGBC members through our member benefits program.

Government of British Columbia Resources

Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
This program offered by the Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development provides employees with a 20% tax credit incentive for making a financial investment in their employers' business. Investments can be made from or transferred to self-directed RRSPs, resulting in further tax benefits.

BC Bid
Access, create, browse and compete on public sector opportunities anytime.

British Columbia Corporate Registry
Information on how to register your company in BC.

Government of Canada Resources

Business Start Up Assistant - Canada Business Services Centre
A step-by-step guide that walks you through the different considerations involved in starting your own business.

Managing for Business Success - strategis.gc.ca
Industry Canada's web portal for owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses who need sources of practical information, tools and advice for just-in-time solutions to their management challenges..

Canada Business Service Centre
Network of business information and services.

Western Economic Diversification Canada
Business Financing in Western Canada, Tools and Guides, etc.

Small Business Tips

SmallBizPro.com
Business expert Frances McGuckin's website featuring articles, tips, links and resources for small business.

Canada / British Columbia Business Services Society

Interactive Business Planner
Prepare your own professional plan on-line and then download it to your computer.

Small Business Guides
Sample business plans, business sourcing guides, how-to manuals, directories.

Websites for Small Business
Links for Business Start Up, Export Import, Directories of Companies, Market information and more.

Financial Tips

Three of the most widely used financial tools in Canada are:

ACCPAC

Quickbooks

Simply Accounting

Other Resources

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Resources for new immigrants.

Aboriginal Business Services Network
Resources for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs.

Human Resource Tools
Online tools to help in your hiring selection process.

2010 Commerce Centre
Information on projected development opportunities for Olympic-related business, or for community.