Small Business BC (SBBC)

As 2024 winds down, finish the year strong & set your business up for success in the new year: sbbc.co/highlights From all of us at SBBC, we wish you a wonderful holiday season.

If you've got a service people love, it might be time to turn it into a product. But what does that mean? Productizing a service means turning a custom service into a standardized, scalable product that’s easy to deliver. Check out our guide here: smallbusinessbc.ca/article/3-sign…

Congratulations to our E-Commerce Experience Award winner, Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters: “Connection is how we heal, how we grow, how we unite, and how we create vibrant communities. And that’s the connection that we wanted people to feel.” - Brandon Litun youtube.com/watch?v=LTJZvD…

This holiday season, make a difference and support local businesses. Shopping small helps build strong communities, brings unique gifts to your loved ones, and keeps our economy thriving. Discover 6 easy ways to support small businesses all year long: smallbusinessbc.ca/article/6-easy…

Congratulations to our Business Impact Award winner, Employ to Empower: “Community is crucial for all of us. We utilize entrepreneurship to achieve that. This $5,000 will fund 333 days of entrepreneurial skills training.” - Christina Wong youtube.com/watch?v=caprza… #SBBCAwards

Next week at SBBC: Foundations of Digital Marketing Success: Review, Plan, & Execute: smallbusinessbc.ca/education/foun… Developing an Intellectual Property Strategy for International Markets: smallbusinessbc.ca/education/deve… How to Sell Without Selling: smallbusinessbc.ca/education/how-…

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award winner, West Coast Karma: “This feels surreal, and I'm just so grateful for the people that voted for us.” - Melanie Mason youtube.com/watch?v=QQuX-8… #SBBCAwards

Today is #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay. Let’s celebrate the amazing contributions of women entrepreneurs across BC and Canada. At Small Business BC, we are proud to support women-led businesses, empowering them to thrive and shape the future of our economy. #WEDOCanada

Happy #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek. Join Small Business BC & millions of entrepreneurs around the world as we celebrate innovation, resilience, and the power of small businesses. 👉 Explore events and resources to get involved: smallbusinessbc.ca #GEW2024 #SmallBusinessBC

Congratulations to our Best Youth Entrepreneur Award winner, Caya Health Centre: “It's common to have doubts about our capabilities, but I believe this experience helps strengthen our confidence and further aligns with our vision.” - Veronica Li youtube.com/watch?v=_pq62X…

Looking to grow your business? SBBC is here to help. From exploring new markets to refining your marketing, we provide tools and resources to ensure your business thrives. Choose a strategy that aligns with your goals and watch your business flourish: smallbusinessbc.ca/growing-a-busi…

#ICYMI: Small businesses create jobs and strengthen communities 💪🏾 Minister Sajjan celebrated the 21st @SmallBusinessBC Awards & announced $2.7M in funding to support #BC small businesses. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/hsfO50U0XjS #PropelBC

As the year winds down, we're here to support your business growth. Access expert advisory services, personalized market research & live events like AI Automation for Digital Marketing. Plus, discover local small businesses to support this holiday season: sbbc.co/highlights

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 21st #SBBCAwards. A special shout-out to: @WorkSafeBC @Vancity @TD_Canada @peninsula_ca @BCAA @FortisBC @KwantlenU @ExportNavBC @theCGLCC World Trade Centre Vancouver @Futurpreneur Sterling Marine Landing @PacifiCanEN True Calling

Congratulations to this year’s People’s Choice Award winner, Courtenay’s West Coast Karma. This unique award category is presented to a BC-based small business that has demonstrated the unwavering and loyal support of their community.

Congratulations to this year's Business Impact Award winner, Vancouver's Employ to Empower. This award, presented by @BCAA, honours the businesses that go beyond their bottom line and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Congratulations to E-Commerce Experience Award winner, Chilliwack’s Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters. This Award, sponsored by @FortisBC, is given to the BC small business that’s succeeding online and providing a best-in-class experience for their customers.

Congratulations to this year's Best Youth Entrepreneur Award winner, Vancouver’s CAYA Health Centre. This award, presented by @KwantlenU, spotlights the next generation of business leaders who have taken the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age.

ANNOUNCEMENT: With 2 days to go until the Small Business BC Awards, we're excited to announce that The Honourable @HarjitSajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for @PacifiCanEN, will attend in person. Limited tickets available eventbrite.ca/e/small-busine…

This #SmallBusinessWeek, we're celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs who fuel our local economies, enrich our neighbourhoods, and create jobs across BC. Join us for a week filled with inspiring events, workshops, and networking opportunities: smallbusinessbc.ca/small-business…