Retail & Manufacturing

Advances in technology, changing demographics and the recession of 2007-08 have led to five emerging consumer trends that entrepreneurs should take advantage of to create business opportunities, according to the results of a Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) study released October 21.

Manufacturing sales in British Columbia edged upward by 0.8% in August to $3.28 billion, according to Statistics Canada data released October 16.

Canucks are more loyal to their brands of choice than their neighbours to the south, according to the results of a Hotels.com poll released October 16.

Regular networking is essential for those wanting to open up opportunities through new connections

Consumers choose the people behind a business, not just the product: small-business coach

Customer reviews play an increasingly influential role

Lack of resources, poor time-management skills or not having a good handle on what it is you're selling may be a barrier to keeping and attracting clients

Of the more than 1.1 million businesses currently operating in Canada, 98.2% of those have fewer than 100 employees, according to information released by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in celebration of BDC Small Business Week (October 20-26, 2013).

Members of Generation Y – also known as millennials – have a strong sense of entrepreneurship that is reshaping the Canadian economy, according to the results of an Intuit Canada survey released October 9.

In recognition of Small Business Month, Small Business BC is offering a series of free seminars and webinars to entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow their businesses.