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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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to marketing, do you feel like you’re always chasing the latest craze? Maybe you’re like a kid in a candy store with tons of creative ideas. Or perhaps marketing is just another thing on your to-do list. Regardless of your personal feelings about marketing, in order for it to be successful, it […]
This is the first session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! One of the challenges of owning a small business is to know how to market effectively on a tight budget. Marketing is most effective when […]
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 […]
Starting a Business is a very exciting time in your life. It’s also filled with a million-and-one-choices. What do I do first? It’s true that each business is unique; however, there are some common elements of business planning that many entrepreneurs tend to neglect. Understanding these basics is your ticket to creating a business that […]
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 […]
This is the second session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! When a business owner is asked about their marketing strategy, many think about their website, social media or advertising. All those things are a part […]
WeBC is proud to be the BC Loan Fund Partner for the national $34 million WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow and maintain their business. For women entrepreneurs in BC, the first step to accessing funds is to connect with us at WeBC! The WEOC National Loan […]
This is the last session in a 3-part series Maximum Marketing, Minimum Effort: Build a Strategy Specific to Your Business. Click here to register to the series and save $10! Join Cathy for a Fireside Chat with marketing professionals and business owners who will share their experience with different marketing tactics. Do you have burning […]
