Start-Up Business Advisor

Our Start-Up Business Advisor service helps the Southern Interior entrepreneurs build sustainable, viable businesses through personalized advising
and practical support

Starting a business can feel overwhelming - but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're refining your business plan, preparing financially, or getting ready to launch and grow, our advisor are here to help.

WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR

The Start-Up Business Advisor service is designed for entrepreneurs who are serious about building a sustainable business in the Southern Interior.
Applicants Should have a clear business idea, related experience or industry knowledge, and be committed to pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path.

This service is best suited for entrepreneurs who:

Offer a product or service that fills a need in their community
Have the time and financial resources needed for business development
Want guidance, structure, and expert feedback
Are not currently participating in another government-funded business development ptogram

We proudly support entrepreneurs across the Southern Interior, Including Hope, Merritt, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna,
Penticton and all the rural communities and first nations in between.

Inclusive Entrepreneurship

While the Start-Up Business Advisor Service is open to all entrepreneurs in the region, we especially encourage applications from women,
Indigenous Peoples, youth (15-34), persons with disabilities, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and new Canadians.

We recognize that entrepreneurs from equity-deserving groups may face unique barriers to business ownership, including limited access to
capital, networks, and support. Our goal is to provide inclusive, accessible, and supportive pathways to entrepreneurship throughout the Southern Interior.

What to expect

A collaborative, coach-style advising relationship
Virtual One-on-one advising delivered via zoom
Practical assignments and implementation support between sessions