What is BDC Small Business Week? October 18-24, 2020
BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for over 40 years. Every year, close to 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and their contribution to Canada's economy. Events held during the week bring together entrepreneurs—and prospective entrepreneurs—at conferences, workshops, luncheons and trade fairs across Canada. This year all on line:
https://www.bdc.ca/en/small-business-week/events/pages/default.aspx
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Small Business
WeekTM taking place from October 18 to 24. This week
celebrates the important contributions of small businesses to the Canadian
economy. Small Business WeekTM was launched 40 years ago to
join together entrepreneurs from all over the country.
Small businesses are classified as having less than 50 employees and are a
source of quality jobs. Since 2008, small businesses have been
responsible for creating 7,253 new jobs in the province. In 2018,
Saskatchewan had the highest rate of small businesses in Canada, about 129
small businesses for every 1,000 people, compared to about 110 nationally.
" from 2015 that number was 97 small businesses per thousand"
" So, looking at the area within the RM of Preeceville we have over 300 business listing which is over par with the numbers per thousand for Saskatchewan. Plus, we have all the farm businesses that add to that number" Looking for a business or service within our area check out our Community listing on our web site. You will be surprised at what we have to offer”
Small business in Saskatchewan is growing. In 2018, Saskatchewan’s small
businesses employed 31 per cent of Saskatchewan workers, paying $6.3 billion in
wages and salaries, which accounts for one-quarter of the province’s total
payroll. Since 2008, wages paid by Saskatchewan small businesses grew the
second fastest compared to other provinces. Saskatchewan’s 149,465 small
businesses also contributed 24 per cent of the province’s gross domestic
product in 2018.
To learn more about the Saskatchewan Small Business Profile visit:
Resources for Starting a Business
Entrepreneurship is one of the keys to job creation in Saskatchewan. Entrepreneurs, working alone or in co-operatives, create the small businesses that provide most of the jobs in the province.
The 2019 Small Business Profile report shows that:
- Small businesses (those with fewer than 50 employees) account for 98.9% of the more than 150,000 businesses operating in Saskatchewan.
- Small businesses provide most of the jobs in the province. In 2018, small businesses employed 31% of the province's workers.
- In 2018, small businesses accounted for 24% of Saskatchewan's GDP.
Getting Started
The Saskatchewan Corporate Registry provides services including: incorporating legal entities; registering sole proprietorships or partnerships; maintaining a registry of names; and enforcing registration and compliance requirements.
Square One, Saskatchewan's Business Resource Centre, provides programs and services to assist and guide Saskatchewan entrepreneurs through startup and management of their business.
Square One also offers SKBIZGRID, an online directory of organizations, networks, programs and information available to assist small businesses from startup and financing to succession planning.
BizPaL (Business Permits and Licences) is an online service that helps you find the permits and licences you may need to start or operate your business.
Programs and services are also available for First Nations, Métis and northern businesses in Saskatchewan.
Canada Business Network provides information on the process for starting a business, customizable by province and type of business. Canada Business Network promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through a network of service centres across Canada. There is a centre in each province and territory working with partners in their region to offer services to entrepreneurs.
Services and information https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business.html
Starting a business The steps to consider before operating a business in Canada.
Business grants and financing Grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets.
Business taxes Income tax, GST/HST, payroll, business numbers and customs rates.
List of most requested information:
- Find a corporation
- Report your imported goods
- Search for trademarks
- Review custom tariffs for importing goods
- Find a patent
- Import and export from Canada
- Name a business
- Make changes to your corporation (Online Filing Centre)
Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace - Jack-Pot is at a $1,718.00 Draw Thursday Night: Follow the Lions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/ The Town Newsletter for September/October has information about upcoming events. Previous newsletters can be found on the Recreation page.
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