We have complied this ongoing list of resources for small & medium sized businesses to assist you in finding out everything from how to hire the best talent in BC to getting your business the loan it needs. Still have questions? Call us at the SBIA office to find out about more programs or get further information on any programs listed below.
VPD Commercial Crime Prevention Quarterly
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small Business Financing Program
BC Hydro: Green Your Business!
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EmployMeBC is a pilot project sponsored by the BC Chamber of Commerce designed to enhance labour market participation to benefit small businesses and unemployed, non-EI clients.
EmployMeBC offers a full suite of services to assist you with your HR needs such as:
- matching candidates to your hiring needs
- access to a pool of qualified, eager-to-work applicants
- free job posting service
- 3 months of follow-up support to ensure a successful hiring experience
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The provinces of Ontario and British Columbia have enacted legislation to implement the harmonized sales tax (HST), which will replace existing provincial sales taxes and the federal goods and services tax in those provinces beginning July 1, 2010 and will be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.
The Canada Revenue Agency offers a number of informative seminars to help ensure that businesses receive the information they need for the transition to the federal administration of the harmonized sales tax in British Columbia. Information sessions are available across Vancouver on Harmonized Sales Tax, book now as spots are filling up fast. Check out dates online.
Numbers to Dial: Ring Ring "Helo CRA."
Proposed Transition to the HST - Info For Businesses (1 Page Hot Sheet)
GST/HST Rulings: Experts in GST/HST Legislation
Provincial Sales Tax Transitional Rules - Highlights
Q & A on General Transitional Rule for Personal Property & Services
Q & A on Housing Rebates and Transitional Rules for Housing and other Real Property Situated in B.C.
Ministry of Finance: Tax Informtation Notice on HST (Revised 06April10) ______________________________________________________________________
The Building Opportunities with Business (BOB) Loan Program seeks to increase the availability of loan capital for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small and medium-sized businesses in Vancouver’s inner-city. The goal is to assist businesses that are providing benefit to the community.
To learn more please contact: Randy Clyne at loan@bobics.org or 604.767.4137
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A Government of Canada site with the goal of reducing the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by servings as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, program and regulatory requirements for businesses. Everything from Record of Employment forms to Small Business Financing Programs, all located on one easy to use site.
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BC Hydro: Green Your Business!
BC Hydro Power Smart provides energy-saving tips, programs and incentives to help you improve the bottom line of your business and reduce environmental impacts. Check out our guides and tips for detailed information on everything from lighting and heating to office equipment, recycling and food in the workplace. Small business customers should consider a Power Smart/Live Smart BC energy walk-through.
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Effective June 1, 2010, the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment (MOE) will implement Protocol 12 which outlines a classification and reporting requirement for contaminated sites and redefines high risk sites. In changing the definition for high risk sites, Protocol 12 could re-label properties currently not included in the existing definition of high risk. Learn more:
- Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
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Founded in part by Western Economic Diversification and the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, Small Business BC is a key resource center for business information and services. Sign up for a free business plan review or check out the online database full of market data & how to publications on numerous areas of small business operation.
Small Business BC: Overview of Financing Programs
A great information source for federal and provincial government business loan and financial assistance programs designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. Included in the overview is a listing and description of all the current programs available, eligibilty criteria, and contact information for application. This overview is updated annually. Check out the 2010 edition:
Small Business Financing Programs 2010 Edition
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The VPD Business Liaison ‘Commercial Crime Quarterly’ is aimed at crime prevention and information for businesses. The Vancouver Police Department's ‘Commercial Crime Quarterly’ is a new initiative aimed at crime prevention and information for businesses via the Business Liason Unit. There will be 4 issues per year which will cover tips, trends and useful information on how to prevent and deter crime.
Commercial Crime Prevention Quarterly: June Edition
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Small businesses in Canada with a gross revenue of $5 million or less are now eligible for a maximum loan of $500,000 via Industry Canada. This program is to help small businesses access loans for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses. It does this by encouraging financial institutions to make their financing available to businesses that may have been previously overlooked due to size
Use an Industry Canada loan to finance up to 90% of
• purchasing or improving land, real property or immovables;
• purchasing leasehold improvements or improving leased property; or
• purchasing or improving new or used equipment.
For more information on The Canada Small Business Financing Program:
Contact Industry Canada Toll Free: 866-959-1699
Email: CSBFP-PFPEC@ic.gc.ca
