The Canadian Federation for Independent Business is giving the B.C. government kudos for its efforts to streamline bureaucracy for small business.
The advocacy organization is highlighting the challenges businesses face in navigating municipal, provincial and federal regulations during Red Tape Awareness Week.
B.C. will focus on five areas in the future, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training:
- Procurement for Small Business: a simplified two-page form for request for proposals to make it easier for small businesses to do business with government on opportunities less than $250,000.
- How to Start a Restaurant in B.C.: an online roadmap that clearly explains to entrepreneurs how to start up and operate a restaurant in B.C. This project will also involve research to find ways to reduce the time a restaurant spends interacting with government.
- Regulatory Reform Refresh: a commitment to develop a plan to refresh the way government is tackling regulatory reform to ensure B.C. remains a national and global leader in minimizing regulatory burden and cutting red tape.
- Citizen Centred Web Services: a commitment to deliver information and programs in a way that is open and transparent, allowing citizens to engage in making informed decisions and ensuring first-rate access to services.
- WorkSafeBC Strategy: a WorkSafeBC-led project to simplify registration documents and make improvements to their website to reduce complexity and clarify requirements for small businesses.
