Links
Application Package Information
Aspire Application Package consists of:
- 5 double-sided copies of the completed and signed Aspire Application Form in MS Word format or the signed Application Form in RTF format (if you don't have MS Office software)
- 5 double-sided copies of a current resume (max 2 pages)
- 2 double-sided copies of the completed and signed Province of BC Application Form
- 2 copies of Proof
of Investment (with attached - any of the applicable: bank statements, investment
or savings statements, available line of credit, available credit card limit,
receipts for equipment to be used in the business, photos of equipment to be used
in the business, letter from bank confirming available funds or credit).
Entrepreneur Self Assessment Quizzes
- BDC's Quiz
- Business Feasibility Study - a self-directed evaluation of a business idea
Business Concept Links
Business Start-up Links
Helpful links for completing the Aspire Application Form:
Section 1 Business Profile and Management
- VIA Strengths Inventory - not sure how to describe your strengths? Take this free online survey and discover your top 5 strengths and related values (registration is required - but it is free)
Section 2 - Business Concept
Business Concept Worksheet - a worksheet with an example of how to describe an idea as a business concept
Section 3 - Business Ownership
Section 4 - Market Analysis - Customer Analysis
- Canadian Demographic Links - reports and statistics to help create a profile of your potential customers and target market
- Links to Reports on Baby Boomers
- What Canadians Spend their Money On
- Cultural Creatives
- Customer
Survey - guide to creating surveys and questionnaires
Section 5 - Market Analysis - Competitor Analysis
Section 6 - Promotion and Advertising
Section 7 - Licenses and Permits
- BC Government Interactive Tool - to determine required licenses and permits