Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, communities and organizations. The national Procurement Strategy helps Aboriginal businesses do more contracting with government.

The Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre (ABDC) is a results-oriented team of professionals working together in unity to provide a full spectrum of culturally, client-sensitive, business and economic development services to assist Aboriginal individuals, organizations and communities to achieve their full potential.

The New Relationship Trust (NRT) is an independent non-profit organization that is dedicated to strengthening the First Nations in British Columbia through capacity building. NRT invests in First Nations by supporting them in five key capacity areas: governance, education, language & culture, youth & Elders, and economic development.

This directory is a valuable resource to both producers and customers to access local food sources in a reliable manner. The Directory includes the agriculture businesses, products being sold, general location and contact information including phone number, e mail addresses as well as any social media links such as Facebook addresses.

The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) has been the official voice of cattle ranchers throughout British Columbia since 1929. For more than 80 years, the Association - whose membership is close to 1,200 ranchers - has represented the interests of beef cattle producers in the province of BC. BCCA is proud to work on behalf of approximately 72% of the provincial cattle herd.

The BC Food Processors Association is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to representing all segments of the food, beverage, and natural health products processing industry.

Farmers that have an Environmental Farm Plan are seriously dedicated about learning to reduce agriculture's impact on the environment. More than 4,000 BC farmers and ranchers already have an EFP, and enjoy peace of mind knowing their farm operates in harmony with current environmental standards.

Farm Management Canada is a well-trusted management resource for farm business owners and managers, as well as others in the agriculture industry. It is the only national organization that is solely dedicated to providing leading resources to help Canadian farmers to make good management decisions.

Sell your BC business fast and easily with help from the resources at Venture Connect.

Business Abilities is run by the Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD), which is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization with a charitable status. CSSD provides employment and skills training to people who face challenges with employment: people with disabilities or chronic health issues, youth, stay-at-home parents, older workers, Aboriginals, new Canadians, LGBTQ individuals, and people living in rural areas.

The Canadian Abilities Foundation is a registered Canadian Charity founded in 1986 and is a leader and partner with other organizations on various projects related to disabilities and communications. Their vision is an inclusive, universally accessible society, where all people belong and are valued.

The Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD) develops and delivers business start-up and web technology training to people who face challenges with employment. The training is delivered through their program websites which delivers a self-paced, supportive learning environment.

British Columbia has 34 independent Community Futures offices that support economic development and labor market change for rural communities. Each office provides services such as business advice and repayable loans for applicants who qualify. The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is a special loan program designed for people with disabilities who may face additional obstacles in securing business financing from the bank.

The latest news on e-commerce, social media, and internet security, all in one convenient place.

Click here for the most current and up-to-date articles on e-commerce.

This website is a massive encyclopedia about technology.

The Business Development Bank of Canada is the only financial institution that is exclusively dedicated to entrepreneurs. Their mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services, and security, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is one of Canada's oldest business associations. The CBA provides its members with information, research and operational support, and contributes to the development of public policy on issues that affect financial institutions.

A guide to all grants available in British Columbia.

A helpful website for financing, loans, grants and contributions for your business.

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. This site has the provincial government's largest concentration of statistical products, services, and expertise. BC Stats maintains a function that has been present in BC since 1894.

The OneStop Business Registry is a public sector partnership that offers integrated business registration and liquor licensing services based on the business number. It is the first service in Canada to facilitate business registration with municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

Employment Standards BC provides helpful guidelines for employers and employees for workers in British Columbia. This includes information about the Employment Standards Act, Regulation, and more.

Hire Immigrants is a partnership between Maytree and the Royal Bank of Canada. It supports the recruitment, retention, and promotion of skilled immigrants.

The Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia (IECBC) is the provincial non-government organization that stimulates the integration of skilled immigrant workers into the province's workforce.

TED is a non-profit organization that is devoted to spreading ideas. These ideas are presented in short, powerful talks of 18 minutes or less.

Export Navigator features everything you need to know about Exporting goods.

The Innovation Central Society serves North Central British Columbia's technological ventures with resources and professional expertise to develop innovative ideas into successful business ventures.

ICE provides on-campus incubator services designed to help students, faculty, staff, and recent grads take business concepts from idea to investor-ready. ICE is an initiative of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business but is open to all faculties and business sectors, whether your venture idea is tech, social entrepreneurship, commercial, or non-profit.

100 Mile House Regional District contact information, post office and more.

The Cariboo Regional District gives Grants for Assistance to non-profit groups and organizations that provide a demonstrated benefit to the community. The Grants for Assistance submission period and deadline are from August 1st to September 30th for the following year.

The City of Williams Lake website is the one-stop place for up-to-date news, events, and information in Williams Lake.

Love Williams Lake is a division of Small Town Love, which is a movement connecting people with the independent shops and services that are the heart and soul of their communities. Visit Love Williams Lake for a list of independent businesses and the services they offer.

Rotary Club of Williams Lake provides funds for projects that yield broad community benefits and an ongoing profile to Rotary. Preference for funding goes to projects that: create a lasting impact and long-term benefits within the community, benefit a large number of people, are carried out in partnership with other groups, and are able to increase the profile of Rotary.

School District #27 is the school district of Williams Lake. Visit their website for current information on all things to do with students, teachers, and parents of students in public school.

TRU Has campuses in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Kamloops visit their site for up to date courses and more.

The Williams & District Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organization in Williams Lake. The Chamber strives to influence an environment of business success and the conditions of prosperity. The Chamber offer numerous valuable programs that serve both large & small businesses from networking events, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and membership benefit packages.

Work BC's goal is to assist all persons to meet their employment-related goals and achieve increased independence and self-reliance. Work BC has a self serve area for job search and provides one-on-one case management to assist unemployed individuals to find employment. They also have a wage subsidy programs, training funding, and self employment programs for those who qualify.

The management section of morebusiness.com has all the newest articles on management, as well as helpful business tips.

This is a free management library, containing articles on the most popular management topics.

Marketing Magazine contains articles on branding, advertising, media, and more.

Tips on creating marketing plans, providing good customer service, how to market with social media, and all the marketing strategies you could need, all in one convenient place.

NDIT offers funding to municipalities, regional districts, First Nations, not-for-profit organizations and public authorities to support sustainable economic development and diversification throughout central and northern British Columbia. NDIT assists organisations in searching for funding opportunities, as well as providing Interactive web-based grant writing training on-demand from Northern Development’s website. The Trust also provides community grant writing workshops on an on-demand basis.

Based on a simple Q&A format, BizPal provides you with a customized list of government permits and licenses that you may require to start and/or operate your business.

The BC Tourism Resiliency Network, which is a long-term resiliency program providing BC tourism businesses with meaningful, one-on-one support to navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adapt and work towards eventual recovery. The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism team is working collectively to support our regional tourism businesses and not-for-profits as part of this program with hands-on guidance and support to navigate the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adaptation and eventual recovery. Our staff can offer you free and confidential one-on-one support in navigating the federal, provincial and regions programs in addition to support with COVID-19 reopening procedures, training, communications/marketing and if needed access to expert advice in HR, finance and legal. To register for the program or for more information, tourism businesses can visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Resiliency Program website.

The Community Futures network was created in 1985 by the federal government during the severe economic and labour market changes in rural Canadian communities. Each Community Futures office offers a variety of services - strategic economic planning, advisory services to businesses, business loans to small and medium businesses, self-employment assistance programs, and target services for youth and disabled people.

When how to write a business plan is at the top of the SBA list of the ten steps in how to start a business, it tells you something about how important the experts consider it to be. Planning a business and writing a business plan is more than just having a location picked and a product or service to sell. Financing, marketing strategy and future growth all require a well-researched and thought out business plan.

Small Business BC offers a great number of services to small businesses or people with a business idea - advisory services, registration services, "Ask the Expert", books, toolkits, and more.

The Women's Enterprise Centre began in 1995 by Western Economic Diversification to assist women in starting and growing a business in BC. It is the leading business resource centre in BC for women who are starting, purchasing, or growing a small business. Their team provides essential business services and resources as well as referrals to other resources to other services in the province.

The Canada-B.C. Job Grant is a cost-sharing program that helps employers offset the cost of training for new or current employees. The grant helps British Columbians gain the skills they need to fill available jobs; it helps employers invest in their workforces, equipping workers with the training necessary to make their businesses succeed. Employers can receive up to two-thirds of the cost of training to a maximum government contribution of $10,000 per grant; employers must contribute the remaining one-third.

Entrepreneur Magazine features articles on how to build on your business ideas, developing your product, and starting a business, as well as business advice from successful entrepreneurs themselves.

Government of Canada business start-up site.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the big voice for small businesses. For over 40 years, the CFIB has represented the interests of the small business community to all three levels of government in their fight for tax fairness, reasonable labour laws, and reduction of regulatory paper burden.

The Employment and Social Development Canada website features information about funding and benefits, jobs and training, and disability, as well as an easy to use job finder.

Industry Canada's Start Your Own Business Guide is helpful if you are looking to develop your business ideas further, craft a business plan, name or register your business, find financial incentives for start-ups, or buy an existing business.

The Small Business Accelerator was created by experts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Library. It offers quality resources that enable entrepreneurs in British Columbia to answer challenging market research questions. The free tools on this website can be used to structure market research, grow a business, gage potential market size, or learn the latest industry trends.

Small Business BC's business plan guide outlines the seven key sections of a business plan: the executive summary, business overview, products and services, industry overview, marketing strategy, operations plan, and financial plan; as well as provides many additional resources for creating a business plan.

The easy to understand information presented in this website will guide you every step of the way so you can quickly complete a professional plan that not only gets that attention of investors and funding agencies but gives you a solid blueprint so your business gets the results you want...To make money!