Celebrating October Small Business Month
Small Business Month, celebrated every October, is a time to recognize and honor the essential role that small businesses play in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enriching our communities. It’s a nationwide celebration dedicated to highlighting the achievements, challenges, and potential of small businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them. This year we've partnered with Doane Grant Thornton to support the Abbotsford business community with great information and programing.
Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or a community supporter, Small Business Month is an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and contribute to the ongoing success of small businesses.
Did you know?
Based on 2022 reporting, 98% of all businesses in B.C. are small businesses that employed approximately 51% of all private sector jobs. These small businesses generated approximately 33% of the provincial GDP. (Source)
Join us for the Small Business Month Leader's Lunch featuring keynote speaker, Ken Peacock.
Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the Business Council of British Columbia, Ken will be providing a presentation on the economic outlook for the Fraser Valley.
You can see his recent presentation at the Fraser Valley Economic Summit here.
The tax landscape has undergone significant changes in the past year, presenting new challenges for businesses. These changes can impact your cash flow, operations, and compliance.
As a business owner, it is crucial to understand the latest tax updates and how they affect your business. Learn more about new trust reporting requirements, government incentives, changes in tax rates and more...
Featured Small Business Resources
Doane Grant Thornton has many resources to help small business make informed financial decisions. Browse below for valuable information about various topics that effect businesses:
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