Business Resources

Canadian Youth Business Foundation Provides start-up financing; a mentoring program and educational resources to enable Canadian entrepreneurs age 18 to 34 to create new business enterprises.
eBusiness Connection Offers a unique collection of services to help B.C. companies adapt to technological change and access the tools and information they need to grow and remain competitive on a global scale.
Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) IPAC is a leading Canadian organization concerned with the theory and practice of public management.
Small Business BC The starting place for any new business owner in British Columbia.
Small Business BC Start-up Checklist Follow this easy-to-use checklist to help you start your business smoothly!
Small Business Publications Visit this site to find the latest in publications from the Ministry of Finance.
Small Business Victoria An innovative storefront operation run by three levels of government to provide business start-up and development services for Greater Victoria.
SOCAN Administers the performing rights of virtually the world's entire repertoire of copyright-protected music, when it is used in Canada. For more information click on your language of choice: English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
SourceCAN SourceCAN is a free e-marketplace matching Canadian products and services with thousands of business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments.

Additional Business Information

British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Find out about "The Voice of British Columbia Business"
CivicInfo BC Facilitates information sharing and collaboration among people who work, or have an interest in the British Columbia local government sector.
CivicNet BC Municipal Government information and links to British Columbia municipalities.
Community Futures Development Corporation Offices Another useful business resource.
Deregulation and Cutting Red Tape Information on how government is reducing red tape for business.
Employment Standards Branch Information about minimum wage and terms of employment for most workers in British Columbia.
Nova Scotia Business Registry One-stop shopping for many business start-up activities in Nova Scotia.
Service Ontario - Services for Businesses Information on business services in Ontario
Service BC Centres Assist with small business name registration throughout British Columbia. All locations are OneStop sites.
Small Business Health and Safety Provides valuable resources to help small businesses prevent workplace accidents and work related disease in British Columbia