Great assistance from Mark Eversfield and the research team at Small Business B.C. as I am using their Evaluate Your Business Idea worksheet to develop my business idea. Mark and the team have been very helpful in my work to date.
Always good resources and access to ideas and support for small businesses. I'm glad they make themselves so accessible.
I recently met with Mark Eversfield to discuss our business and broaden my understanding of market evaluation as well as gain new strategies to nail down our market. Mark supported all of these needs while bringing a great energy and passion.
What's great about Mark is he doesn't just hand you a report or provide some list of generic market websites - he genuinely gets to know you and your needs.
Mark doesn't try to assume answers to your business, he gets to know you and through open discussion guides you to see your market differently. As an early startup we were transfixed on the big number, is it a trillion dollar market? On day one, that doesn't matter, day one is about what part of the market can you reach today. Mark focused me and helped me weave a story that connects our sales and marketing strategy to our numbers. Thanks for your help Mark.
Wow, great staff, excellent contents,I am very happy. Thank you
OMG, called the province as well as the CRA who were useless but these people saved me from drowning in red tape.
This is a very helpful and resourceful centre for small business owners and entrepreneurs. They have friendly and knowledgable staff, and great seminars too.
Small business BC is really a wonderful agency which works on supporting various businesses. I have been in touch with Amy, one of the agent who is helping me find the necessary paperwork/research on Small business I wish to start in BC is absolutely fabulous with her knowledge and experience.. Being a new immigrant, I had various questions on the working of some govt organizations. Thanks for small businesses and Amy, I am almost done with my documentation and registration of the business.
Thanks Amy and her team
Small business BC has been invaluable to help me transition my career into consulting. I immediately took advantage of the training sessions they offer and they have been both professional and practical to help me get started.
Friendly staff, lots of informational resources available and meeting rooms for rent. I especially enjoy they small business seminars.
We've referred four entrepreneurs, a new-Canadian business owner, and even a seasoned executive to Allysa Hopkins and her team at Small Business BC; in each case, the feedback has been phenomenal.
As funders of new ventures, we routinely come across start-ups and small businesses in need of practical guidance during their incubation and growth cycles.
This is when we turn to Allysa. She's a rapid-fire go-getter who really knows her way around the SBBC group. Usually, within two business days, she has our folks in the touch with specific members of her team at SBBC.
That team has been instrumental in providing market research, tips for expanding sales to off-shore markets, and strategic business planning. In one instance, a newly-arrived entrepreneur needed help with everything from incorporating his company to developing a web site. He's fortunate the agency was there to help him out.
In short, I'm proud to refer entrepreneurs to Allysa and SBBC; their assistance has provided purposeful support to our company- /candidate-clients, resulting in executable business plans for creating bankable ventures.
I met with Max Vitali for an initial consultation about importing goods into Canada. Max was professional, had prepared to help us with our specific questions, and followed up with useful references right after the meeting. Small Business BC is a very good resource for anyone starting a business in BC and I highly recommend stopping by their offices!
Excellent experience, SBBC is on top of every thing and they helped me filled up huge gap in my research which helped me refine my market research for my business plan.
It is a great place to learn specific details that could help running your business more successfully. Mark, one of the instructors is a great person who is very knowledgable and caring and would help you a lot and answer your questions even after a course finished.
Wonderfully quick response. Lots of links for investigation. Thank you all!
Small Business BC is very helpful in getting me information about my target markets.
Great event to meet people and learn new knowledge.
I worked with Mark Eversfield,
the Economic & Market Research Analyst at Small Business BC. The statistics info for me in an hour was exactely waht I needed and has given me some ideas about how I might find some even more specific information.
Great information and very welcoming! This is a great resource for any small business in Vancouver for professional development.
One will always walk away from a seminar or a simple conversation one on one or in groups, with so much new information and knowledge. No matter what your plans are for your future business, the seminars are so very well prepared and presented by outstanding individuals, the information given will help any new entrepreneur no matter what the business will be. Straight to the point and very easy to understand. Take advantage of Small Business British Columbia. Every staff member at SBBC, is there for a reason, They care and they want everyone to succeed. And it shows! You can see it. You can feel it. Every time I visit, and then leave until my next return, I always feel extra motivated, rejuvenated and excited about the future. Thank you all at SBBC. What an outstanding organization!
Extremely helpful. The agent was easy to talk to, professional and offers great insights.
Great place to learn more about export/import operations, regulations, and helpful tools for small businesses. Professional advisers are always helpful and ready to support. Highly recommended to all, especially, small business owners.
As an entrepreneur, I found Small Business BC extremely helpful. I spoke to a few consulting firms, and quickly found SB-BC to be by far the most helpful right off the bat.
I booked a Market Research Advisory with Mark Eversfield and from the beginning Mark was very knowledgeable about the market research of anew business. During the consultation, he gave me tips and insight that I had not known or considered. Mark went out his way to help, responding to every email and question. Highly recommended for any entrepreneur.
They make great content that lots of small business owners would benefit from reading. I wholeheartedly recommend them!
This is such a great resource for small businesses who need a push in the right direction. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone! There is something here for all businesses. We came in for accounting advice and walked away with all the information we needed. Thanks guys!
I have used Amy Elgie for for 2 business mentorships sessions and she has been fantastic! Her information and follow up has been incredibly helpful and valuable. Thank you!
I highly recommended working with this non-profit organization. Right from the introductions we have felt nothing but support. We were privileged to work alongside Amy to help propel our startup. She has provided invaluable insight which we are integrating into our business to help us be better positioned in our market. Their website is easy to use and works in tangent with their offerings. We will continue to work alongside them and will refer anyone who is interested to leverage this excellent operation.
I very much appreciated the opportunity to discuss ideas with a Marketing Research analyst and especially to have the convenience of a discussion via SKYPE which saved a trip from the island to Vancouver. The meeting was set up quickly with flexibility for scheduling. I felt I was listened to and given support for the direction we are heading. An invitation for follow-up was also appreciated. Thank you Mark for your time and suggestions, I would definitely turn to SBBC in the future for advice and educational opportunities.
Mark, at SBBC assisted me with obtaining a prospect list for our sales team. I was well informed of the type of info I would get from the list prior to purchasing and even was even provided a sample. The list didn't have everything I wanted but for us, it was a good starting point and the service and timeliness SBBC was extremely good. Highly recommend contacting them if you are looking to get the ball rolling on your sales outreach for your target market.
I loove and truly recommend Small Business BC!! I have participated in several of their workshops and seminars and they are always so helpful and informative. I recently did a consultation over Zoom about Imports to Canada with Laura Aveledo and it was great! It is definitely worth to pay for their professional services since this will save you a lot of time and speed up your path to success. Thank you for all you do!
Overall, I've been very pleased with this service! The value has exceeded my expectation. Mark is responsive and knows his craft. Would definitely use him again.
We held our first Pop-Up Shop at Small Business BC. The staff was friendly, and went above and beyond to help make it a success. We were interviewed and promoted on their website which was an unexpected perk and very well done. The location was easily accessible for our customers, and they really enjoyed the personal shopping experience. We look forward to working with Small Business BC in the future.
The Small Business BC team is always so helpful and knowledgeable. Especially Massimo regarding import/export and Mark for market research. They have great seminars/webinars for people interested in starting a business. Thank you for all your help
Very helpful organization. Laura was amazing and provided the much needed expertise and a whole different perspective on things we never considered.
Very helpful organization. I was looking for the analytical information for my company's marketing analysis and I found just what I needed. Special thanks for Mr. Eversfield- marketing research analyst.
Horrible experience dealing with the director in charge of sponsorship which the they do have a bad reputation for. Unprofessional, disorganized and questionable in dealings, If you have to deal with business development, request anyone but Allysa Hopkins.
