Useful Links

Whether in the start-up stage or expanding an existing venture, business owners need information that will help them make sound business decisions. This section provides some resources from experienced government and non-government information providers. The ability to self-diagnose company capabilities and personal skill sets allow a business to effectively evaluate realistic business opportunities.

Federal Government

• Aboriginal Business Canada
• Aboriginal Canada Portal
• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Canada Business Service Centres
• Canada Revenue Agency
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office
• Foreign Affairs Canada
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
• Industry Canada
• Standards Council of Canada
• Canada Business - Services for Entrepreneurs
• Western Economic Diversification

Provincial Government

• Invest British Columbia
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
• Service BC

Non-Government

• Business Development Bank of Canada
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business
• Community Futures Development Association of BC
• Disability Resource Centre
• Small Business BC
• Women's Enterprise Society