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HortEducation

HortEducation is the Industry Training Organization that serves the ornamental horticulture industry in British Columbia. HortEducation is sanctioned by the BC provincial government's Industry Training Authority (ITA). HortEducation coordinates the skill needs of horticultural employers, workers, and trainees with available  training and education programs and services.

Canadian Household Spending - Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada's economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers.

This table provides statistical information about household expenditures by Canadians broken down into a variety of categories. You can refine the table by region. You can view the full list of data tables here. 

How to Finance Your Start-Up Business - Small Business BC
This post published by Small Business BC provides an excellent overview of you main financing options. 

HRWire.ca

The Asia Pacific Gateway’s premier website providing free HR solutions, tools, and topical information to small & medium employers in B.C.’s construction, transportation, and security sectors.

 

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

IBISWorld Industry Reports

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry. UBC Library subscribes to specific IBISworld modules. Contact your local public or academic to determine if you can get access. UBC affiliates and in-person library visitors can learn more about this resource and how to access it here.

illume

A search portal to BC's post-secondary and public library collections (93 libraries). 

Inc.com - Marketing
Inc. has a lot of excellent small business resources and their section on Marketing is definitely worth checking out. The articles are informative and easy to read. Definitely take advantage of the search feature to find older articles on topics of interest to you.

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada

Provides market research, industry statistics, licensing information for intellectual property, and information about doing business internationally. The Industry Canada site features interactive applications such as customizable trade reports, cost calculators, and online business planning guides. You can also search broad Canadian industry statistics.