The Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development produces a range of publications related to trade, investment and economic development in British Columbia. These current publications are available on their Web site;

http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/smallbusiness/ReportsPublications/index.htm

Small Business Reports & Brochures

• Small Business Profile 2005: A Profile of Small Business in British Columbia

Information Guides for Small Business
Comprehensive information guides related to starting a small business.

• Exploring Business Opportunities: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
• Starting a Home-Based Business: A Manual for Success
• Women in Business - A Guide to Resources for BC Women
       Starting Your Business
       Growing Your Business
• Starting a Small Business in BC
• British Columbia Exporting and Importing Info-Guide
• Business Planning and Financial Forecasting
       Financial Planning Template
       Business Planning and Financial Forecasting

Additional Resources and Directories

• Interactive Business Planner, An easy to use step-by-step online tool to assist you with developing you business plan
• Interactive Export Planner, An easy to use step-by-step online tool to assist in preparing an export plan or an export
• Sample Business Plans, Business Planning tools
• Business Directories
• Sourcing Guides, Guides containing regulations, funding, training courses, contacts and market data.