Business How Tos & Checklists
Looking to start, grow or exit a business? Use our free business checklists, how-to guides and resources to achieve your business goals.
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BC Import/Export Guide
The BC Import/Export Guide introduces you to the information that is available to help you navigate the exciting world of international trade.
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BC Starting a Small Business Guide
This publication has been developed as an introductory guide to help you with planning and starting a small business. It provides essential information as well as links to additional resources to help ensure that your new business is successful.
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Business Continuity & COVID-19 Checklist: Key Considerations for Small Businesses in B.C.
Small Business BC and the B.C. government Small Business Branch have prepared a joint informational electronic resource that provides a checklist of considerations that small businesses can use to help […]
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Business Plan Checklist
Download Small Business BC’s Business Plan Checklist and find out the eight key core components of a business plan and advice on the information you should include in your plan.
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Business Plan Template and Cash Flow Forecasting Tool
Download Small Business BC’s Business Plan Template and begin crafting a professional document that will help you achieve your business goals.
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Business Planning Resources Guide
This supplementary guide to our Business Planning Checklist provides useful links and resources to help you in your business planning process. Links include business plan guides, templates and samples to help you write your plan.
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Effective Marketing and Sales Guide
The first time you write a marketing plan it can be quite a daunting task, knowing what to consider, what tools to use, which markets to target. Small Business BC’s guide to effective marketing and sales can help.
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Evaluate Your Business Idea
Do you know if your business idea has real potential? Using these steps, you can determine if your business idea is viable.
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How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Before registering your business, you should consider the different options available to you. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of the three common types of businesses: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, and Corporation.
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How to Export Goods from Canada
Are you looking to export goods from Canada internationally? This step-by-step guide takes you through the points to consider before exporting and reaching the Canadian border.
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How to Import Goods Into Canada
Are you looking to import goods to Canada? This step-by-step guide takes you through the points to consider before importing and reaching the border.
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Lawyer & Accountant Referral Services Information Sheet
This resource will help you find a professional in the accounting or legal field.
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Market Research Checklist
Small Business BC takes you through the nine steps to understanding your target market, competitors, trends and operations. Download this checklist and find out how to research the market for your business.
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Market Research Resources Guide
The Market Research Resources Guide provides recommendations of key databases, organizations and associations which can help you research your market. The guide supplements the Market Research Checklist.
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Municipal & Registration Contacts List
This resource provides a list of city hall license offices in the Lower Mainland, as well as contacts for the Corporate Registry.
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Starting Your Business Checklist
Want to start a sole proprietorship or partnership in British Columbia and not sure where to start? Download our Starting Your Business Checklist and find out the key steps you should take to start your small business.
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