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.

Before opening a retail business, you need to decide where your store will fit in the current marketplace. Start by asking yourself "Why should a customer shop in my store?" The question is deceptively simple buy you might be surprised by your answer.

Different businesses have different goals that they want to accomplish for their website. For some it is brand awareness, for others it is to generate revenue. Find out how Google Analytics can help you measure the impact of your website.

Many entrepreneurs are given great advice about how to launch their business. However the importance of choosing the right suppliers is often overlooked. Brendan Munro discusses how picking the right suppliers can affect how your businesses succeeds.

BC's forest product exports totaled $926 million in March 2011, an increase of 22.3% from March 2010. With such a large dependency on this industry, it is important to know what is required when exporting forest products.

When you are an entrepreneur it is hard to take a step back and make the time for education. However talent and motivation may not be enough to help you make the best decisions for your business.

Looking for a mentor? BCIC has launched a mentoring program for early stage entrepreneurs in technology sector with the aim to improve the success of technology companies across BC. Read on to find out if you are eligible.

Personal branding is not just for celebrities. Find out the importance of having your own personal brand and how to get your name out there from Rachelle Hynes, a graphic communications designer and brand strategist.

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.

You don't have to invent the next iPad to qualify for innovation funding! At Small Business BC, we often get queries regardiing support for developing business innovation. In BC there are a number of offices that can help with this.