Our Southern Interior Business Advisor (SIBA), Arnice Asquin, provides one-on-one support to entrepreneurs in the Thompson Okanagan Region who are starting a business or in the early stages of getting one off the ground. This includes people who may have already taken initial steps—such as registering a business or obtaining licenses—but need help turning that into something workable and sustainable. 

You can get support with shaping your idea, building a clear plan, understanding your costs and financials, and figuring out what to do next so you can move forward with confidence.

 

Arnice Asquin

Southern Interior Business Advisor

 Email Arnice

604-793-8124

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What This Support Includes

This service is intended for individuals who did not meet the criteria for the WorkBC Self-Employment Program but are still working toward starting or developing a business.

Our focus is on early-stage entrepreneurs and pre-revenue businesses, including those who have begun the setup process but need guidance to build a clear plan, understand the financial requirements, and move forward with confidence.

You can get support with:

• Clarifying your business idea
• Building a practical business plan
• Understanding your costs and financials
• Validating whether your approach is workable
• Preparing for financing
• Identifying clear next steps

 

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Program is funded by ETSI-BC
Learn more about them at their website

 

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