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e-mailFirst Research provides industry profiles and reports covering over 900 industry segments, from agriculture livestock to biotech. Updated on a quarterly basis, the industry profiles contain critical analysis, statistics, trends and forecasts to help understand your business sector, province or target market location. The reports will help you reveal the trends, challenges and opportunities within each field.
Each summary is available for download.
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Would you like help understanding what business research you should be completing or how to understand the data you have gathered? Contact Client Services today at 1-800-667-2272 or at 604-775-5525 to find out our Market Research Advisory Service and Start Smart Market Research seminars.
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Business Plan Review Services
The Business Plan Review Team at Small Business BC can assist you by objectively reviewing your business plan, and provide feedback and resources to prepare your business plan for implementation and /or presentation to potential lenders or investors. Research indicates that the likelihood of obtaining financing is increased significantly if the business plan is reviewed by an independent third party. Submit your written plan to our team in person, by mail or email and we will review your plan, prepare feedback and set up an appointment to review with you.
Book your Business Plan Review appointment today! Contact Client Services at 604-775-5525 or toll free at 1-800-667-2272.
Price: $150.00 plus taxes
Not requiring a full business plan review, but have some specific areas of your business plan you would like to evaluated? Take advantage of the following advisory services:
Business Plan Overview
If you have never researched and written a business plan before and are not sure where to begin, our business adviser can provide you a section by section overview of what information to include and where to begin your research. The Overview service is particularly beneficial if you intend to use the plan to apply for financing.
Price: $50 per hour plus taxes
Executive Summary or Business Proposal Review
If you are submitting an executive summary or proposal for financing or bidding on a project, a review of your summary or proposal is a sound decision. Our advisor will suggest ways to make your proposal more appealing and succinct so that you are communicating the most significant key points in your summary. Your consultation includes a summary or proposal review with recommendations.
Price: $50 per hour plus taxes
Pricing Strategy Review
Many new business owners struggle with calculating prices for their products and services. Fully understanding the many factors, such as; costs, perceived value, competition, marketing, positioning, and distribution channels that determine your price is critical to confidently implementing a successful strategy. Our advisor can work with you to analyze the best strategy for your business taking in to consideration all these key factors.
Price: $50 per hour plus taxes
Marketing Plan Review
Whether your business is a new enterprise or your have an existing business your marketing strategy is a critical key to achieving sales objectives. Are you utilizing all the marketing tools available within budget to reach your target audience? Create an effective integrated marketing plan and measure its effectiveness so you are getting the most bang for your marketing dollars. Your consultation includes a marketing plan review with recommendations.
Price $50 per hour plus taxes
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