Self Employment

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Self Employment

Women’s Enterprise Centre is a federally funded program for women starting and running businesses. They provide business loans, tools and tips for launching your business and help creating a growth plan. Telephone: 1-800-643-7014...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Legal Services, Self Employment

UVic Business Legal Assistance offers free legal information, including financing, taxation. They also provide assistance for contracts and incorporation for BC business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations across the province. Telephone: 250-472-4522...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Self Employment

Small Business BC is the most comprehensive resource for starting and running a small business. They have extensive online resources including webinars, expert advice by phone and in-person services in downtown Vancouver. Some services are free, others have fees. Telephone: 1-800-667-2272...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Self Employment

Innovation Island is a business incubator program for start-ups, especially tech businesses. They offer programs and services that support technology entrepreneurs and companies looking to start and grow their business. They are based in Nanaimo but are mandated to serve the Sunshine Coast. Telephone; 250-753-8324 or 1-877-664-7842...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Self Employment

FuturPreneur is a federally-funded program for entrepreneurs under 40. They provide pre-launch coaching, online resources, financing, and mentoring for entrepreneurs. Telephone: 886-646-2922...

THRIVE (Women’s Business Group)

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Employment, Self Employment

THRIVE is an informal women’s networking group based out of the FUSE Work Hub in Gibsons. They hold bi-monthly meetups, and utilize shared online tools such as their private Facebook page and blog. THRIVE works to empower other women in business. They believe that every new member’s unique knowledge can contribute to their common goal of thriving on the...