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The Business Clinic

Get the Advice Your Business Needs

The Business Clinic connects small businesses to experienced local experts to help with challenging issues.

We offer:

  • An affordable alternative to costly consultant fees
  • Timely professional advice without a long search/vetting process

Book a Session

Follow the steps below to book a session. Most sessions are online, or you can arrange to meet in person at the Small Business Vancouver office. 

  1. Booking: Book the expert who best fits your issue* below.
  2. Intake: Fill out the intake form with your contact info, and a brief description of your issue.
  3. Session: If your session is online, you'll receive a calendar invitation for a Google Meet video session. 
  4. Follow-up: You'll receive follow-up notes and a feedback survey.

*If you don't know who to book, contact Small Business Vancouver or visit them at 76 Kingsway (Wednesdays 1-4 pm).

Book Time with an Expert

Permitting, Licensing & Change of Use

Get help on permit, license or change of use in the City of Vancouver. 

Commercial Leases

Get help before you sign a commercial lease, or with a lease renewal.

Architecture

Get help with architectural needs related to commercial renovations. 

Legal

Get help with your small business legal needs.

 

We've built a roster of experts to provide advice on issues that commonly challenge small businesses in Vancouver. If you have an issue that isn't addressed by our current roster, please let us know.

The Business Clinic is a partnership between LOCO BC and Small Business Vancouver.

 

Program Partners

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