This site houses many reports covering Canadian, U.S. and international issues. Included are daily, weekly and monthly reviews, economic indicators and exchange rates.
(URL for this site: http://www.bmonesbittburns.com/economics/)
Welcome to the financial centre for new entrepreneurs! No matter what size your business is, if you have launched your company within the last two years - or are contemplating a start-up in the near future - CIBC has the financial services and resources to get you on your way.
(URL for this site: http://www.cibc.com/ca/small-business/startup.html)
BBM Bureau of Measurement - Radio and television statistics (programs, audience, etc.)
(URL for this site: http://www.bbm.ca/)
Welcome to BC Bid - Every day, new bid opportunities are posted to BC Bid by the BC Public Sector
(URL for this site: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/)
The Business Corporations Act governs how corporations must be run within the province of British Columbia. An online version of the Act is available at this site.
(URL for this site: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/02057_00)
Welcome to Business BC, British Columbia's premier business directory. Published in September 2001, Business BC is the most user friendly and up to date guide available.
(URL for this site: http://www.business-bc.com/)
With close to 10,000 entries in our database, Business B.C. is one of the fastest growing FREE business directories on the Internet.
(URL for this site: http://businessbc.ca/)
BC Business Online has the latest news for entrepreneurs.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/)
Starting, expanding, or moving a business? Link to the OneStop Business Registry where you can complete the most commonly required business registrations and transactions.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcbusinessregistry.ca/)
Directory of BC Chambers of Commerce
(URL for this site: http://www.bcchamber.org/)
The first BC Check-Up report, released in 1999, offered a comprehensive profile of British Columbia as a place in which to live, work, and invest. In order to provide a context in which to analyze BC's performance, the report was subsequently expanded to include comparisons with the provinces of Alberta and Ontario, and with the national average.
(URL for this site: http://www.bccheckup.com/)
The Corporate Registry provides the legal framework and files documents for the incorporation, registration, maintenance and dissolution of companies, societies and cooperatives doing business or active in British Columbia.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/bcreg/corppg/index.page?/registr...)
The Feature Film Production Fund provides financing for the production of fictional, animated or documentary feature-length film projects. There is an annual call for applications.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcfilm.bc.ca/qa.php)
BC Government 2012 budget
(URL for this site: http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/default.htm)
Detailed BC Government fiscal plan, presented to the Legislative Assembly in May 2011.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2011/bfp/2011_Budget_Fiscal_Plan.pdf)
The program and employee listings in this directory are provided for the purpose of enabling communication with individual provincial government programs and employees.
(URL for this site: http://www.dir.gov.bc.ca/)
The BC Government maintains a database of print, electronic and online media outlets. This Web page can be used to obtain the most recent data from the database.
(URL for this site: http://www.mediaroom.gov.bc.ca/podcasts/index.htm)
The BC Log and Timber Building Industry (LTBI) was created to develop and provide member services in support of industry growth.
(URL for this site: http://www.logbuilders.net/)
A comprehensive list of BC Government organizations.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/bcgov/popt/orgs/)
This Ministry works to build new relationships with Aboriginal people, founded on reconciliation, recognition, and respect.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/arr/index.html)
The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development envisions British Columbia’s communities as great places in which to live. The Ministry pursues this vision by promoting liveable, sustainable communities that provide healthy and safe places for British Columbians.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/cscd)
BC Ministry of Finance.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/fin/)
Building a strong and diverse forest sector through revitalization, while maintaining high environmental standards, will help ensure long-term jobs and economic benefits.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/for/)
The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation is the primary provincial agency for creating a strong, prosperous and diverse economy.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.bc.ca/jti)
The Partnership Act establishes the rights and responsibilities of two or more people joining in a relationship for the purpose of profit.
(URL for this site: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_9634...)
Procurement and Supply Services is comprised of closely related programs that together offer procurement and supply solutions, using a combination of internal and private sector resources. Best of all, services can be customized to suit your organization’s needs.
(URL for this site: http://pss.gov.bc.ca/)
The profiles consist of charts and tables for the 26 Regional Districts, 78 Local Health Areas, 16 Health Service Delivery Areas, 5 Health Authorities, and 15 College Regions within the Province of British Columbia.
The socio-economic indices summarize social and economic conditions over a wide variety of indicators into a single composite index for each region within the province.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/index.asp)
Are you starting a nonprofit enterprise? This Act governs societies in BC.
(URL for this site: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_9643...)
BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. We have the provincial government's largest concentration of statistical products, services and expertise.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/)
As the largest and most influential association representing BC's technology industries, BC TIA is dedicated to fostering growth and development in the province's technology industries and member companies. BC TIA programs and services are designed to meet the needs of the industry in the areas of networking, education, public awareness, marketing, and government relations.
(URL for this site: http://www.bctia.org/)
Welcome to BC Wood, a not-for-profit association dedicated to growing British Columbia's value-added wood-products industry.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcwood.com/)
BCIT provides business with R & D solutions. If you need a prototype developed, a system designed, a technical problem solved, or help launching a new product or business venture BCIT Technology Centre can help.
(URL for this site: http://www.tc.bcit.ca/)
Tax tips for personal and business income taxes.
(URL for this site: http://www.bdo.ca)
We are an organic food brokerage and marketing firm established on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada in 1992 and now in Laval, Quebec.
We specialize in Canadian Certified Organic healthy products and, with our distributors, we currently supply hotels, restaurants, health food stores, supermarkets, and processors across Canada.
(URL for this site: http://www.belandorganicfoods.com/)
The Better Business Bureau website. The BBB promotes ethical business practices and helps solve marketplace problems. Serves all of BC except Vancouver Island, Peace River and the Columbia Valley. Find other BBB's here.
(URL for this site: http://www.bbbvan.org/)
Biz B.C. is a resource centre for business people in BC, and around the world. Here you can see various businesses in British Columbia, and many selected resources found here and around the Net to help make your business more profitable.
We also feature the BC site of the month.
(URL for this site: http://www.bizbc.com)
The information in this site is based on US company data, but there is very good information for the construction industry, retailing and distribution, and services sector. Much of this information (such as payroll and operating expenses as percentages of revenue) would be similar for Canadian businesses.
(URL for this site: http://www.bizstats.com/)
TheBizSTOP.com is an interactive, Canadian business community. We've searched the Internet for the best information and resources we could find for businesses in this country. In addition, theBizSTOP.com is a place where business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers can effectively interact with each other as well as with mentors and subject matter experts. All information and basic services at theBizSTOP.com are provided to you free of charge.
(URL for this site: http://www.thebizstop.com/)
The Boston Consulting Group is an international strategy and general management consulting firm whose mission is to help leading corporations create and sustain competitive advantage. As a truly international firm, our strong global presence offers clients and employees a wealth of cross-cultural experience.
(URL for this site: http://www.bcg.com/home.jsp)
Bplans.com, created by Palo Alto Software, offers thousands of pages of free sample plans, planning tools, and expert advice to help you start and run your business.
(URL for this site: http://www.bplans.com/)
The British Columbia Innovation Council's (BCIC) mission is to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life in BC through innovative applications of science and technology.
(URL for this site: http://www.scbc.org)
Business associations serving BC (2009).
(URL for this site: http://www.sb.gov.bc.ca/pdf/2009associations.pdf)
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is Canada's small business bank. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering timely and relevant financial and management services, with a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy.
(URL for this site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/Pages/home.aspx)
This document is packed with advice for starting, improving, or expanding a small business. It provides you with invaluable information for finding or generating opportunities and learning how to analyze your business environment to make it work to your advantage.
(URL for this site: http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/pdf/BusinessIdeaFAQ.pdf)
An evaluation form that helps you determine if your business idea is feasible.
(URL for this site: http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/pdf/bizideas-feasibility.pdf)
Although this not a Technical How-To, it is, nonetheless, a good introduction to how artists - especially emerging ones - can start thinking about the business side of art. This was written primarily for traditional artists, and while I may not completely share the somewhat-gloomy prospects of digitally created and produced art, there is a lot of very sane and practical advice here.(Harald Johnson)
(URL for this site: http://www.dpandi.com/howtos/businessguide/)
Business information by Industrial Category.
(URL for this site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ic-ic.nsf/en/Home)
This page provides general information and resources for starting and running a business in Nova Scotia.
(URL for this site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ/business/)
The National Small Business Network has been created to give home offices and small businesses an efficient way to find products, services and supplies, locate possible teaming partners, and make information about their own products and services readily available to potential customers.
(URL for this site: http://www.businessknowhow.net/)
In researching and putting together your business plan, you’ll discover key information about the market potential of your product or service. Let us help you through the process of creating a plan that will be the basis for a successful business.
(URL for this site: http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/bizResources-planReview.php)
The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA) promotes a fair marketplace for BC consumers and businesses. We were established in 2004 as a not-for-profit corporation to strengthen consumer protection in BC. We operate using a cost recovery model.
(URL for this site: http://www.bpcpa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid...)
Business Registration Online is a one stop, online, self serve application that allows you to register for a Business Number, as well as for four major CRA programs (Corporation Income Tax, Goods and Services / Harmonized Sales Tax, Payroll Deductions, and Import-Export accounts).
(URL for this site: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/bn-ne/bro-ide/menu-eng.html)
This guide will help you navigate through the government programs and services available to individuals starting a business in Alberta.
(URL for this site: http://www.programs.alberta.ca/Business/11693.aspx?N=772+11653)
The Business Start-up Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government programs, services, and regulations that may apply to individuals starting a business in Ontario.
(URL for this site: http://www.cbo-eco.ca/en/index.cfm/guides/)
Sources of financing for businesses in each province.
(URL for this site: http://bsa.canadabusiness.ca/82/)
Much of the balanced scorecard depends on data collected by surveys. Below are excerpts from authorities on survey design and survey methods, providing some of the basic principles and considerations that should be understood by anyone who needs to develop a survey for supporting the balanced scorecard, for example for customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction data.
(URL for this site: http://www.balancedscorecard.org/BusinessSurveyMethods/tabid/129/Default...)
Welcome to the Businesswomen in Trade web site, developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT). We have created this site to meet the special information and assistance needs of women entrepreneurs who lead small- and medium-sized enterprises. The site is tailored to enterprises that want to begin exporting or improve their current export performance.
(URL for this site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/businesswomen/menu-en.asp)
The Canadian federal government is a huge market for businesses large and small. As a supplier wanting to sell to the government, you need basic information on how the purchasing is done, who the contacts are and, most importantly, how you can find opportunities. The Buy and Sell government site has this information to help you get started.
(URL for this site: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/processgc.ca/en/busin-e.htm)