Victoria Business Service Providers Information Session
Looking to start or expand your business? Start at the Business Hub!
5 Main Functions of the Business Hub: Streamline and de-mystify all business and development processes at City Hall Make it easier to do business in Victoria Advise on how to reduce unnecessary red tape Connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need Accelerate the development of a vibrant downtown
Business Hub at City Hall Explain City processes related to starting a new business Business Licensing Zoning Permits & Inspections Bylaw Connect entrepreneurs with resources in the community Grant/Funding Information Resource Organizations Real Estate Professionals Make it easier to do business in Victoria 2% 7% 4% 9% 9% 11% Type of Business Inquiry 1% 16% 41% Home Business Retail Store Restaurant Other Office Food Cart Manufacturing/Studio Tech Childcare
How can we help? Starting a business? Expanding a business? Looking for resources in the community? Questions about processes at City Hall? Come see the Business Ambassador in the Business Hub! Emily Barz Business Ambassador 250-361-0629 ebarz@victoria.ca
When You Find Yourself Asking How Do I...? We re the Ones to Call
About Us Who We Are The Province s Premiere Resource for Business Knowledge Our vision To Be a Champion for British Columbia s Small Businesses Our mandate Provide Information, Tools and Resources to Achieve Successful and Sustainable Businesses
What We Do Start Up Business Registration and Naming Tax and Legal Requirements Ask an Expert In House: Market Research, Business Planning and Trade Talk to a Lawyer, Accountant, HR, Website Professional
What We Do Education 300 Classes per Year- on just about Everything Best Practices, Industry Pros, Meet your Peers Community Share your Story, Enter the SBBC Awards, attend Events Explore Free Web Resources and Articles Built for You
Come Chat With Us SmallBusinessBC.ca E: askus@smallbusinessbc.ca P: 1-800-667-2272 Dylan Hrycyshen E: hrycyshen.dylan@smallbusinessbc.ca
Mina Haghighi Business Development Manager mhaghighi@futurpreneur.ca 604-598-2923 ex 4101
About Futurpreneur (CYBF>>Futurpreneur) Founded in 1996, we are the only national non-profit organization providing financing, mentoring, and support tools for young (aged 18 39) aspiring Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs. Pre-launch coaching Start-up financing Mentorship Business planning resources Community: local, national, global Partner with Canadian organizations Embedded in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem Recognized as BC s Entrepreneurial Support Organization of the Year by Startup Canada
Pre-launch coaching Weekly start-up webinar series Your Idea Napkin: Strengthening your idea. Writing an A+ Business the essential components of writing a successful business plan. Marketing and Cash Flow: Know the ins and outs of your business operations Rock My Business Plan Workshop series to build a strong business plan www.rockmybusinessplan.ca Business Plan Writer Our interactive Business Plan Writer has been designed to simplify the business planning process. Not only is this tool dynamic, allowing you to customize your plan, we ve also provided tips & tricks and plenty of examples to guide you as you write.
Programs Startup Program: money + mentorship The Money Up to $45,000 ($15k + $30k BDC) Character-based (unsecured!) Best interest rates on the market (prime + 3%) Flexible 5-year repayment schedule Interest only (no principal) payments in Year 1 The Mentor 2 years of custom-matched one-on-one mentorship SpinMaster Innovation Fund for new businesses pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their industry
Side Hustle The Side Hustler program is a new segment of Futurpreneur s Start Up program aimed at people who want access to financing in smaller amounts, as well as mentoring and resources, to help scale an existing side business, while continuing to work full time http://get.futurpreneur.ca/sidehustle/ Set loans of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 Character-based (unsecured!) Best interest rates on the market (prime+ 3%) 3-year repayment schedule Based on disposable income to service loan Mentor 2 years of custom-matched one-on-one mentorship
Self Employment Program Program Overview
Self Employment Program A 48-week program funded through Employment and Labour Market Services (Province of BC) to assist eligible recipient clients in starting their own businesses. Goal of the Program The Self Employment Program is focused on helping clients develop the habits of successful entrepreneurs to becoming self sufficient in their business.
Financial Assistance (Living Support) Business Coaching Business Development 48 Week Program Business Workshops
Self Employment Program Business Planning Business Implementation 10 Weeks 38 Weeks Access to Business Coaches Access to e-learning workshops focused on Business Development Conduct Market Research Complete a Business Plan Launch Business Access to Business Coaches Access to e-learning workshops focused on Business Implementation Implement your Business Plan
Types of Businesses we have helped to start... Re-enactment Armour Production & Sales Children's Daycare Accountants & Bookkeepers Website offering Publishing Facilities Architectural Drafting & Design Bookkeeping Services for individuals recently declaring bankruptcy Yoga Instructor for Seniors Sound Therapy & Sound Healer Roofing Tax Accountant 3D Architectural Visualization Software Upholstery Business Industrial Products Representative Naturalist / Tour Guide Women's Travel Consultant/Agent Caterer s and Personal Chef s 3D Product Visualization Services Math Tutor Mobile devices marketing consultant Professional online photography retouching Women's Clothing Store Confectionary Business / Bakery Handmade Silver Jewelry Pendants Intercultural Workshop Facilitator Text Message App for restaurants/bars/bc Transit Plumbers and Heating Specialists Small Garden Patio Design Photography Artist Personal Counselling and Group Counselling Services Skin Care Products Generals Trade Contractors
Who Qualifies? Active EI Recipient Former EI Recipient Mutual client BCEA client with PWD/PPMB status General client with a disability The Self Employment Program is part of the Employment Program of British Columbia and is funded in whole or in part through the Canada-BC Labour Market Development Agreement.
For more information Telephone: 250.475.2225 Website: RegerGroup.com Email: admin@regergroup.com
It s idea, let s make it happen! A Business Idea, A Business Plan, And Business Success
Business Works for Youth Free Entrepreneurial Training For Youth 15 29 Years Old
Eligibility Eligibility: Between the ages of 15 and 29 years of age Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week A Non-EI Client Legally entitled to work in Canada Living in BC Not be a full-time student or enrolled in high school Not currently participating in another Canada-BC Job Fund Employment Services and Supports (CJF ESS) Program
About Business Works for Youth What You Get: Develop Your Business Idea Get Business Training and Advice Write a Viable Business Plan Access to Financing
About Business Works for Youth Program Overview: Business Coaching throughout the program 3 to 6 months Training to start up and run a business Mentoring during and after the program Presentation to a Community Review Panel Referrals & Networking Access to Funding Sources
Business Training Business Training Courses And Workshops Includes (not an exhaustive list): Marketing and Sales Social Media Presentation Skills Networking Business Law Operations Management Financials And much more depending on needs and the Participation Agreement
About Business Works for Youth Sponsored by Federal & Provincial Governments BC Ministry of Jobs, Skills Training & Tourism Administered by ETHOS Career Management Group, Ltd. In Victoria, Duncan & Nanaimo
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Training & Mentoring
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Proven track record creating new Indigenous businesses Delivers a doable roadmap to success Real world training and mentoring delivered by real world successful business people Business boot camp in a supportive style Teaches a balanced perspective:- the good and bad, rewards and risks of business
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Highly interactive Unlimited mentoring during and after program Certificate of Completion awarded Open at no cost to anyone of self-identified Indigenous descent Deals with the Indigenous perspective of entrepreneurship
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Unconventional programming Soft and Hard aspects of business Soft = the mindset of entrepreneurship; business ethics; competing to win; communications; business as a game, etc. Hard = Business Plan; Marketing Plan; Budgeting, Funding, BUT not only The How but also The Why. Understanding your audience.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Delivered by Synergy Management Group Ltd. Resource Library (www.helloiamanentrepreneur.com) AND IT WORKS! Interested? Contact Jay Silverberg, 250-619-3450
About Us Community Micro Lending helps local people without access to traditional financing to start and grow their business, or to obtain training that will lead to employment, by matching them with local lenders and providing ongoing capacity building and support. Start-up, business expansion and training loans Registered Non-Profit Society founded in 2009
The Loans Max $5000 for business start up Max $10,000 for business expansion Max $5000 for training 1-5 year repayment term 10% interest per annum
What do we require? A business idea or an existing small business Passion and drive Desire to take a training program/course to acquire/upgrade skills that will lead to employment Inability to obtain credit (or enough credit) from a credit union or bank
Our Model Meet one-on-one with each applicant Loan Committee approves loans Profile of each borrower is posted on our website (www.vcml.ca) Members of the community can lend to the borrower of their choosing online Each Entrepreneur borrower is matched with a mentor Borrower repays loan and once fully repaid the lender receives principal and 2% interest
Microfinance for economic self-reliance Presented by Roanna Haggith Small Business Account Manager
Microcredit Support to address common barriers to credit such as lack of collateral or poor credit history Decisions based on owner s character and viability of business, not collateral Term loans and lines of credit up to $50,000 for new businesses and up to $75,000 for existing businesses
Microloans Stage one Stage two - three Stage four Stage five Concept Start-Up Launch - Survival Take-off Growth Stability/Expansion Pre-financing 0 1 year Microfinance - 0 5 years Conventional - 2+ years High impact + bruised CB and/or in the red Revenue generation Break Even Time
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Welcome to YES Victoria Home of Victoria s Most Community Conscious Entrepreneurs
YES Victoria Networking & connecting to grow & support Victoria s most community conscious entrepreneurs Over 130 members Supporting many local charities, projects and causes
Thank You! Please enjoy the next hour learning more from these organizations at the booths around the room.