Small Business BC (SBBC)

With Emergency Preparedness Week, BC Economic Development Week, and Business Continuity and Resilience Awareness Week all taking place in May, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation invites you to attend Economic Preparedness Information Webinars on: ☑️ Session 1 – Economic Preparedness Webinar | Preparedness and Resiliency for Economic Development Professionals and Businesses by BC Economic Development Association & PreparedBC | Tuesday, May 14: https://lnkd.in/gKdfy5Xc ☑️ Session 2 – Economic Preparedness Webinar | Tourism and Agriculture Business Preparedness and Resiliency by Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, & PreparedBC | Wednesday, May 15: https://lnkd.in/g43nJKWp #EmergencyPreparednessWeek

Explore SBBC's Newest Videos. Check out our learning hub and the new videos in collaboration with Grow with Google: https://lnkd.in/eYiMuEvh Develop your business knowledge at your own pace. Supported by Vancity

SBBC has everything you need to achieve your business goals this May. Explore: sbbc.co/highlights 🆓 Check out SBBC's newest videos in collaboration with Grow with Google. ✔️ May education includes topics such as networking, eco-friendly packaging, financial planning, and workplace safety. Sign up today: sbbc.co/education #BusinessEducation #Accessibility #WorkplaceAccessibility #EducationOpportunities #AccessibleEmployer #Networking #EcoFriendly #FinancialStrategies #StartingABusiness #PricingStrategies

Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview where Queen A., founder of Queen's Academy of The Arts, sits down with Maureen Simon, founder of Maureen Simon Foods. In this enlightening conversation, they share their entrepreneurial journey, including the highs, lows, and everything in between. Gain valuable insights, inspiration, and actionable tips to fuel your own path to success: "I learned to believe in who I am. I love for people to criticize me. That’s how I grew. When you get criticized, you adjust, and you fix what needs changing," said Maureen. Read on: https://lnkd.in/eqtVb_gA #SmallBusinessBC #SBBC #SmallBusinessOwner #SmallBusinessSuccess #EntrepreneurialJourney #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #BlackOwnedBusiness 

Start growing your business online with the Canada Digital Adoption Program grant. Access grants of up to $2,400 to propel your online presence. Cover costs related to adopting and improving e-commerce and digital marketing for your small business. Apply today: sbbc.co/CDAP #DigitalAdoption

Meet Gary Webb, one of SBBC's most familiar faces. For more than 20 years, he has worked as a Business Advisor, helping small business owners get started. Now, he's stepping into a new role as our first-ever Business Accessibility Advisor: https://lnkd.in/gWKPr46D Reach Gary at accessibility@smallbusinessbc.ca for more information on your accessibility journey. #Accessibility #AccessibilityAdvisor #WorkplaceAccessibility #SmallBusinessBC #SBBC #InclusiveBusiness #AccessibilityMatters

20+ organizations from across the globe are partnering with BIG BOLD BRAND Inc. on a groundbreaking research study that aims to gain deeper insights into the beliefs, challenges, and perceptions of business owners and leaders regarding the approach, development, and management of their company brands. Your input matters and it will help branding professionals deliver more of what small—and medium-sized businesses need to build outstanding brands that drive business growth, success, and impact! Fill out the survey: https://lnkd.in/gHga_cbF

Elevate your financial game. Dive into expert strategies and insights from industry veterans to master your small business finances. Discover the keys to debt management and unlock the potential of professional alliances in accounting, insurance, and legal fields. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQpUYRFz #CashFlow #BusinessPlanning

Next week at SBBC (visit sbbc.co/webinars): ✔ April 23 - Get Started with E-commerce by Mariam Demian ✔ April 25 - Copyright Issues for Content Creators by Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP ✔ April 25 - Journey to Becoming an Accessible Employer by Leni Goggins & Marco Pasqua