Partners and Stakeholders

Our Partners

Small Business BC works in collaboration with many public and private sector businesses, organizations and agencies toward meeting the needs of the small business community.

Funding partners

Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development are major funding partners of Small Business BC.  Small business BC provides a range of services to the small business community on behalf of both Federal and Provincial governments as defined in contribution agreements and through the service model of the Canada Business Network. 

Regional Economic Vitality

Small Business BC has established over 75 Regional Economic Vitality (REV) partners throughout BC dedicated to meeting your business needs.

The partnership between Small Business BC and REV is aimed at accelerating small business in BC by offering enhanced business resources to clients outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Canada Business

Small Business BC is member of the Canada Business network (1-888-576-4444). Canada Business is a national point of service and the first place entrepreneurs go for government information, advice and support to help build their business. Canada Business offers business people access to a wide range of federal, provincial and territorial government services across Canada. Professional business information agents help clients learn about services, rules and regulations, forms, sources of financing, interest groups and much more.

OneStop Business Registry

Small Business BC and OneStop Business Registry are partners in providing easy access to business information and online business registry for small businesses throughout British Columbia.

Aboriginal Business Service Network

Small Business BC and the Aboriginal Business Service Network are partners in providing business information, advice and referral services to meet the needs of potential and existing Aboriginal business people in BC.

Let www.firstbusiness.ca be your first stop for Aboriginal specific business information in BC.

Canadian Youth Business Foundation

Small Business BC and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) are partners in driving Canada’s business success by helping young entrepreneurs help themselves. The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity providing pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help you start your own successful business. If you are 18-34 and have a business idea…they can help! Check them out at www.cybf.ca and get started on your business today!