Support Services

Introduction

Build your business by taking advantage of British Columbia’s resources and publications designed to break down barriers to doing business in British Columbia.

You can call on support from several organizations that are here to help you make your business a success.

  • Small Business BC – Access building blocks to help entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses.
  • Startup Programs – Learn about many programs to support you in starting a business, offered by the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) and other organizations.
  • Resources for Entrepreneurs – Find information on co-working spaces, programming courses, small business resources, research centres and online resources on this BCIC page.
  • Community Futures – Find extra support for entrepreneurs who are also managing disability and health issues.
  • British Columbia’s Aboriginal Small Business Resources – Discover resources that support small business start-up and growth. Services include skills training, advisory services, financing and loans, and mentorship.
  • Women’s Enterprise Centre – Get essential business services and resources, as well as referrals to many resources and other business service providers, to assist women in starting and growing businesses in British Columbia.
  • Futurpreneur – Discover financing, mentoring and support tools that fuel the entrepreneurial passions of aspiring business owners aged 18 to 39.

Permits, licences and registration

Get streamlined services to make your business registrations and permits more efficient.

FrontCounter BC – Visit B.C.’s single-window service for clients of provincial natural resource ministries and agencies, either online or at 29 locations across B.C.

Employers' Advisers Office

The Employers’ Advisers Office provides services and information to employers related to the workers’ compensation system. We are a branch of the provincial government that is funded by the contributions made by employers to WorkSafeBC, so our services are provided at no extra charge to employers. However, our operation is independent of WorkSafeBC.

Employers' advisers provide services in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act. In fulfilling our mandate, employers' advisers:

  • Assist and advise employers, potential employers, and employer associations to understand, work and comply with WorkSafeBC requirements for claims, insurance (assessments), and health and safety matters.
  • Represent employers at WorkSafeBC, Review Division, and the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
  • Conduct seminars on occupational health and safety issues, claims management (including reviews and appeals) and assessments.
  • Consult with WorkSafeBC officials to review and make recommendations to the policy departments, executive and Board of Directors.

For more information about our no-charge services and information, including seminars, visit the Employers’ Advisers Office.