Celebrating Small Business Month
October 11, 2023
October is Small Business Month! Entrepreneurs are the heart of Canada. In BC, we have more small businesses per capita than any other province. As entrepreneurs, we know you are busy running your business, so we’ve curated the best of the month’s activities and resources below for you. Some activities may have a modest fee to attend educational seminars, and some are free.
Small Business BC October seminars
Pricing Strategies for Small Business - Oct 24 What is covered – “Understand the relationship between pricing and sustainable growth. Discover key tips for driving profitability through pricing, optimizing pricing structure, and developing a strategic mindset to set and adjust your prices confidently.” Fee: $19
How to Make Your E-commerce Business Profitable in the U.S. - Oct 26 - What is covered –“Three fundamental areas of e-commerce: harnessing the power of email for audience growth, ways to maximize profitability, and essential strategies for a Canadian business launching a product in the competitive U.S. landscape.” Fee: Free!
Business Development Bank of Canada: BDC Small Business Week activities
Celebrate with Growth
Find information to grow your business shared by the province of BC. Includes financing, webinars, and coaching for small businesses.
Grants for Canadian businesses
- Grants available for BC Companies with annual revenue below $500K. The Grow Your Business Online program is designed to help small B2C businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities and reach more customers online with a $2400 micro-grant.
- Grants available for BC Companies with annual revenue over $500K Looking to increase productivity or consolidate your back-office software? With a plan tailored to your business, the Canadian Digital Adoption Program can help with your digital transformation through a grant of up to $15K.
Community resources
The links below are from Small Business BC and community associations:
- Resources for black-owned businesses
- Black Business Association of BCoffers resources and education for entrepreneurs across Canada.
- Resources for Indigenous-owned businesses
*Indigenous Business Development Association focuses on providing support and resources for Indigenous businesses across British Columbia