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Business Start-up

Licensing - City of Kimberley

All businesses located in or providing services within City of Kimberley boundaries must be in possession of a valid business license. Download a PDF version using Business Licence Form or visit City Hall, 340 Spokane Street for a physical copy. 

 

Note that licensing fees vary depending on the type of business being registered, as can be seen in Licensing Fees.

BizPal

Another great resource when starting a business is BizPal, a tool that help to identify which permits and licences are required depending on your location and business type.

Small Business BC


Small Business BC
, a non-profit organization that exists to help BC entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses, offers a range of support services including free resources and templates, seminars and webinars, and one-on-one expert advisors. Small Business BC provides business information and tools on topics such as:

  • Business start-up and expansion information

  • Online business planning tools and information guides

  • Business planning advisory services

  • Legislation and regulations

  • Exporting and importing resources

  • Information about financing sources

  • Business research library

  • Market research consultation

  • Business seminars and workshops

  • e-business solutions

  • Regional access to business information resources throughout the province

WeBC


WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting women business owners across the province for nearly three decades. WeBC provides a range of business support services and funding options to help you start, develop, lead or sell your small business. From essential business skills to personalized business advice, WeBC knows the right questions to ask and the right resources to connect you with.

Futurpreneur

Geared for the young entrepreneur, Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for over two decades. Futurpreneur is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business
owners aged 18-39.

Columbia Basin Trust

Basin Business Advisors

The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) Program helps entrepreneurs to succeed by providing access to resources, mentorship, and skilled advice in order to foster economic capacity and growth in the region. 

Learning Pathways - Entrepreneurial Courses

Join a group of like-minded entrepreneurs as you work towards a milestone in your own business. The Learning Pathways program is designed to incorporate the wealth of knowledge from our Subject Matter Experts as well as provide a connection for networking with businesses that are going through the same growth stage as yourself.​​

  • Agriculture

  • People Management

  • ​Financial Literacy

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