Ask practically anyone you meet and you’ll find out that they have “the next big” business idea. We all think we do. So if that’s the case, how come there aren’t more entrepreneurs out there?

Are you looking for investors for your business, or potential buyers for your already established business? The new OpportunitiesBC online database can help.

Staying innovative and advancing within your field is essential to competing successfully in the world of global businesses. The SR&ED tax credit program has been developed by the Canadian government to help empower small businesses in Canada.

There are a number of options for your company to raise money from investors without going public. But, before going down this road, it is important to know the BC laws that apply to any company or other entity that raises money from investors.

Programs like Dragons’ Den and The Big Decision are putting the spotlight on how businesses look for investors and financing. But are we learning enough from the five-minute pitches that Arlene Dickinson hears each week on the CBC?

Starting a new business is a tough task these days. Not because there would be any major obstacles in the process itself, but the market is incredibly competitive and only the very best entrepreneurs are able to thrive in such an environment.

May 10th 2012 was a day that will I will never forget as it was the day I ‘pitched’ my invention called The HEFT™ in Toronto for the CBC TV show, the Dragons' Den.

In my last post, I offered tips on how to estimate the amount of capital you’ll need to open your small business. Once you know that number, it’s time to decide whether equity investment or a loan makes the most sense for your type of business.

Unless you are an accountant or fan of working with numbers, bookkeeping is probably not your favourite task. But adopting some good habits early can help you avoid costly errors when it comes to record keeping.

Have you heard the news? The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) has increased its age limit by 5 years, to 39. This change represents the organizations first adjustment to the program to help better serve aspiring entrepreneurs.