Basin Business Advisor Program

We provide free one-to-one business advisement to businesses in the Columbia Basin. We are funded by @TheTrustInfo and administered by Kootenay Peaks Advisory.

[Basin Business Advisor Program @AdvisorBasin]

Support the great businesses in your community with #BCBuyLocal

[LOCO BC @LOCObc]

Contest alert! Share a photo of yourself and what you love about local businesses (with #BCBuyLocal) for a chance to win 1 of 5 great prizes ($100+ value) from @SupportLocalBC & @on_tasty. Details: link in bio. #BCBuyLocal #BCBuyLocalWeek #SupportLocal #LoveLocal

[Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot @Comm_FuturesAC]

Did you know Community Future has free Disaster Recovery Resources online? Business Emergency Plan Checklist, Insurance Guide, Business Continuity Workbook and more! https://t.co/GsnxxsbHFh

#CommunityFuturesBC

[Basin Business Advisor Program @AdvisorBasin]

Attention #KootenayBusinesses

[Basin Business Advisor Program @AdvisorBasin]

Attention #CrestonBC business-types, this might be the job for you:

[Community Futures CK @Comm_Futures]

Do you have small business experience?
Want to coach, teach, and inspire new entrepreneurs?
We're #Hiring a Business Counsellor based in #CrestonBC to support our Self-Employment team.
Full job description: https://t.co/emJvVMQTf6
#smallbusiness @KootEmployment @kootbusiness

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

🗓️ Nov 1 - 9:30 AM. Taking the decision to export can be daunting.

This FREE session explores market research best practices & how to approach the creation of a market ranking system to select markets based on your product & sector. By @ExportNavBC
https://t.co/qODfNaVs0v

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

Today, Oct. 18 at Small Business Week 2021 - Free Business Education for Everyone:

✅ 9AM - How to Hire and Retain Staff for Your Business ➡️ https://t.co/m8f5NeYHbq

✅ 1PM - Creating Engaging Video Content Using Your Phone ➡️ https://t.co/CJYtnpKp74

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

BC is introducing permanent paid sick leave. Review the options and have your say in BC’s new paid sick leave.

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

Hear how Carol-Anne Hilton @Hesquiaht, founder of The #Indigenomics Institute, plans to grow the Indigenous economy in the next 5 years, creating a new economic reality in which Indigenous peoples have an equal share: https://t.co/JiNwINtZ5q

#NDTR #NDTR2021 #BritishColumbia

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

📌 This week at SBBC:

✅ Oct 5 - Funding Sources for Exporters by @ExportNavBC
✅ Oct 5 - How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website
✅ Oct 7 - Doing Business with the Government of Canada by @PSPC_SPAC

Explore these and more business webinars at https://t.co/kqz2vqNQCm

[FestivalSeekers @FestivalSeekers]

DEADLINE ALERT: webinar registration

This is your chance to learn an effective social media tool for business + join the #BuyBasin Festival to reach new customers in a big way.

Get to know the #BuyBasin Festival:
https://t.co/M7mTa5Q8kP

@TheTrustInfo @AdvisorBasin

[kootrocks @KootRocks]

Thanksgiving Back

For two weekends this fall: Sept 25-26 & Oct 2-3, Tourism Revelstoke is asking their visitors to give back in exchange for FREE accommodation.
👍 Learn more: https://t.co/FLLPYbCAja

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

📌 This week at SBBC - free business webinar for everyone. Register at https://t.co/r7TQBWjBxb

✔️Sept 14 - How to Launch Your Product in Today's World
✔️Sept 16 - Cybersecurity For Your Business
✔️Sept 17 - Marketing For Small Business

[Basin Business Advisor Program @AdvisorBasin]

Want to expand your audience and learn new digital marketing tools? The #BuyBasin Festival from @TheTrustInfo & @FestivalSeekers is back. Check out the free "Get Noticed" webinar on Sep 28/29.

Learn more: https://t.co/JVoY2Qhe84

#KootenayBusiness #ColumbiaBasin #Kootenays

[Basin Business Advisor Program @AdvisorBasin]

Is your business disaster-ready?
#KootenayBusiness #ColumbiaBasin #Kootenays

[Community Futures BC @Comm_FuturesBC]

Weekly seminar start Sept 14th onwards. Don't be late!
shttps://cfwildfire.ca/resources/workshops
#CommunityFuturesBC #EntrepreneursWithDisabilities
#BusinessDevelopment #BusinessSupport

[Community Futures CK @Comm_Futures]

Here's a guide from the Government of British Columbia for businesses required to check proof of vaccination.

More info at: https://t.co/abTY9M8Qam

#KootenayBusiness #KootsRocks #FindingAwesome #Castlegar #CrestonBC NelsonBC #Kaslo #Balfour #Nakusp #SlocanValley #KootenayLake

[TheWeBCnews @TheWeBCnews]

It's never too late to register for any of these sessions to expand your HR toolkit:

- Sept. 8 | Recruiting 101
- Sept. 15 | Employee Retention Toolkit for Business Owners
- Sept. 22 | Managing HR

https://t.co/btMJUNME5h

[kootrocks @KootRocks]

The Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund provides one-time grants to event organizers to support the safe restart of events across British Columbia.

Funds are limited & grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
~ More info: https://t.co/uZLCWf5AQr

[Community Futures CK @Comm_Futures]

Calling everyone who earns money in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector in #NelsonBC. We want to hear your perspective on how COVID-19 has economically impacted the sector. Have your say: https://t.co/jkHznmNqHv
#KootenayBusiness #KootenayMade #KootenayArtist #KootenayArt

[BC Arts Council @BCArtsCouncil]

B.C. announces new recovery fund for fairs, festivals and events! https://t.co/1KPw1ApHxP

[Small Business BC (SBBC) @SmallBusinessBC]

👍 “This funding creates a real opportunity for employers to break down barriers and improve accessibility in their businesses.” says Lisa Beecroft, owner of Gabi & Jules, and Co-chair of the Presidents Group @AccessEmployers

Apply today ➡️ https://t.co/JgtSwKgaq7