Starting Your Own Business

For those of you who want to earn money but don't want to work for someone else, an option you have is to start your own business. This is not any easy task, but if you can think up a good idea and you're willing to work hard, it may be the choice for you.

If you are thinking about starting your own business, you may want to go to your local library for some information and statistics on your area, or you may want to try your local Chamber of Commerce for business license application forms, information and worksheets to help you create a business plan.

Squamish Chamber of Commerce

37950 Cleveland Ave.

Squamish, BC

phone #892-9244

 

 

Howe Sound Community Futures Development Corp.

201 - 38164 Cleveland Ave.

across from Dairy Queen

phone #892-5467

 

 

Western Youth Entrepreneur Loans

 

If you are between the ages of 18 and 25 and have a creative business idea, this program can help you. You can get a loan of up to $10, 000 repayable at competitive interest rates. Contact your local Community Futures Development Corporation for more information. The Squamish branch has an employee responsible for youth entrepreneurship, ask for Shannon.

 

 

 

 

Back to Main

Table of Contents