Off the Ground Blog

Get Cozy (and Business-Savvy)
We’ve teamed up with David Lam Management Research Library to bring you a curated list of books all about business to take yours to the next level.
Industry Overview: Bakeries in Canada 2023
Did you know that BC is home to the third-highest number of bakeries and bakery product manufacturing locations in Canada?
Industry Overview: Filmmaking in Canada
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Ongoing COVID-19 & Business Research Resources for BC Small Businesses
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Small Business Month 2022: Celebrating Entrepreneurial Diversity Part 3
What infrastructure do diverse entrepreneurs need to succeed in their small businesses? How do you create that infrastructure? Read on to find out!

Small Business Month 2022: Celebrating Entrepreneurial Diversity Part 2
What infrastructure do diverse entrepreneurs need to succeed in their small businesses? How do you create that infrastructure? Read on to find out!

Small Business Month 2022: Celebrating Entrepreneurial Diversity Part 1
What infrastructure do diverse entrepreneurs need to succeed in their small businesses? How do you create that infrastructure? Read on to find out!

Industry Overview: Liquor and Distilleries 2022
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Industry Overview: Bicycle Business 2022
This page presents an overview of the bicycle retail and repair industries in Canada and the US for entrepreneurs looking to start a business in them.

Coworking Spaces are Entrepreneurial Incubators
Aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs often have a long list of questions about taking their ventures from idea to implementation, ranging from How do I write an appropriate business plan? to How can I secure funding for my website or storefront? Answering these requires time, space, and a dedicated environment in which to work and learn.