Employment, business and economic development

Already a business owner and looking for opportunities for growth?  Or thinking of starting a small business but not sure where to start? ​Regardless of your stage in business, the following resources will help guide you in the right direction.

Find a great job and access work-related advice.

These resources will help guide you through the information about managing employees.

Whether you’re an employee or an employer, it’s important to understand employment standards and to know where to go if you need help or advice.

Economic development benefits communities, industries and people in regions across B.C. Find funding, tools, resources, best practices and services to support your community’s economic goals, whether you’re urban or rural, large or small, Indigenous or non-Indigenous.

The B.C. government pursues strategic opportunities to promote British Columbia internationally as a preferred place to invest and do business.

There are many challenges to owning a small business - among them, raising capital. The ability to raise capital can determine whether or not a good idea gets off the ground.

Non-profits are an important social and economic force.  B.C. is home to over 29,000 non-profits. The sector employs over 86,000 people in throughout the province. It contributes $6.7 billion to B.C.'s economy.