14 Steps To Starting Your Own Business

The following are the basic steps most new small businesses need to take before they can begin operating in B.C.

  1. Make Sure Running a Small Business is Right for You
  2. Decide on a Business Structure
  3. Develop a Business Plan
  4. Secure Your Financing
  5. Choose a Business Name and Have it Approved
  6. Register Your Business
  7. Secure Your Online Presence
  8. Register for Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
  9. Register for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  10. Complete Other Registrations
  11. Investigate Additional Business Registrations and Requirements
  12. Identify Permit and Licensing Requirements
  13. Get Support
  14. Check Out Other Useful Resources

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