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Small Business Pulse: BC Bankruptcies Down 15% Compared to 2010
With BC business registrations on the rise and BC business bankruptcies declining 15% year-to-year, find out what affect the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and the 2008 economic recession has had on the small business market.
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Small Business Pulse September 2011
With a rising number of business starts and registrations across BC, Small Business BC's Mark Eversfield takes a look at the latest statistics to find out which local community has the highest growth rate and the industries responsible for this growth.
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Understanding Your Competition
Even if your product or service fills a unique gap in the market, there are always other companies offering something similar. The key when thinking about your competition is to learn what makes the customer choose one product or service over another.
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How to Research your Market
Good business decisions are based on good market research and intelligence. By researching your market thoroughly, you can minimise the risk to your business, identify new opportunities, and understand better how to communicate with your customers.
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Small Business Pulse May 2011
BC saw the highest number of business starts in March and the lowest level of bankruptcies in February, since our records began in 2008. Find out from our market research expert, Mark Eversfield, what else is happening in the small business market.
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BC's 2011 Hot Businesses
According to Statistics Canada, 75% of BC's small businesses are service-based, up 5% from 10 years ago. Find out more about 2011's hot business ideas from Small Business BC's Mark Eversfield.
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BC Small Business Pulse February 2011
In this month's Pulse you will find information on January 2011 BC business starts, self-employment, November 2010 bankruptcies, and a feature story. This month's Pulse examines extra-provincial corporations registering in BC.
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BC Small Business Pulse January 2011
Small Business Pulse provides the latest information on business starts, bankruptcies, self-employment, small business employment, and a feature story. This month's article looks at self-employment in British Columbia.
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BC Small Business Pulse November 2010
Get the latest pulse on BC Small Business Performance, from business starts to bankruptcies, self employment to small business growth.
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Small Business Pulse October 2010
Monthly report on economic indicators affecting small business in British Columbia for October 2010.
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