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If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of our bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program. During this session, the facilitator will: Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
Entrepreneurship and leadership go hand in hand. Your impact is the result of the big and small actions you take every day in your life and business, so WeBC is delighted to present this new webinar series: “Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners.” Facilitated by three experienced women leaders, this series will […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 1 Negotiate Naturally: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs Webinar Series In this dynamic and fun interactive session, you’ll engage with peers in breakout activities and in the process, acquire the skills to negotiate effectively, preserve your integrity and learn how to be yourself. You […]
For service-based businesses, the virtual world has made it easier than ever before to connect with new customers. Exporting your services even to the province next door is a great growth strategy that can give a dramatic boost to your business. If you’d like to sell your services outside of BC, join WeBC Business Advisor […]
If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of our bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program. During this session, the facilitator will: Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 2 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Owning It & Moving Women business leaders at every level, academics and even celebrities on the world stage have all said they’ve felt like a “fraud.” You don’t have to let imposter syndrome prevent you from exploring new opportunities […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
WeBC will be an exhibitor at this event – be sure to come say hi! Held annually in Surrey, BC, during Small Business Month, the DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair supports diverse entrepreneurs to get the knowledge and tools they need to plan, launch and grow their own business in Canada. Our 2021 hybrid […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 3 Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader Creating a business culture where everyone feels they belong is a process. Whether you have a team or run the business solo, you have the power to create a business climate where everyone is […]
If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of our bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program. During this session, the facilitator will: Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
