Thinking about starting a business?

Starting a business can seem like a very overwhelming challenge. As the pandemic has gone through its phases, many of us have as well. Reflecting on career, and what may have challenged us in our work and personal lives. The thought of starting up a business could address a new way of making a living and might now be a serious thought you might be having.

Should you do it? What do you need to get it going? There are resources to assist in that thinking process. Small Business BC is a good place to start. https://smallbusinessbc.ca/starting-a-business/ They have tools and advice to assist you in that decision to get started. The more you can preplan and construct a strategy, the more prepared you will be to track your success and be able to mitigate challenges that may arise.

The place of business your startup will operate in has some considerations to keep in mind. Depending on your type of business and what you will be doing you will want to make sure you are complying with municipal bylaws and provincial and federal guidelines and laws. All of these may vary depending on the type of business, location and how your business will be operating.

For municipal information, start here https://www.centralsaanich.ca/home-property-development/land-use-current-planning

For provincial information, start here https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/managing-a-business/starting-a-business

For federal information, start here https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/start.html

The more you know up front in your planning, the more you can focus on building your business instead of stressing about something you did not comply with or prepare for.