Support for Tourism Businesses

Destination BC has partnered with Small Business BC to provide BC tourism stakeholders across the province free access to Small Business BC’s Advisory Services and Education Offerings to support COVID-19 recovery and mitigate ongoing impacts. Services are delivered online, by phone, email, webinar or in person (if available).

Email Us and tell us which of the following services you would like to access:

Advisory Services

Talk to an Expert Series

Speak with a wide range of business advisors and experts and ask questions specific to your business:

• Lawyer
• Accountant
• Business Broker
• HR Professional
• Website Expert
• Technology Operations Expert
• Workers’ Compensation Expert (*Available until Dec 31, 2020)

Appointments are 30-45 minutes in length. Each session must be booked in advance with a referral from Destination BC and is based on availability.

Business Strategy Advisory

Access Small Business BC’s staff advisors who can provide solutions-based strategy planning advice for business growth, as well as specifically for growth during COVID-19 and the New Normal. Consultations are up to 60 minutes in length and must be booked in advance with a referral from Destination BC.

Education Services

Small Business BC produces approximately 300 education webinars per year covering over 40 different business topics, including a series of specialized webinars to tackle the challenges related to COVID-19.

Access Small Business BC Programs & Services

If you are a BC-based tourism business and would like to Talk to an Expert or Business Advisor, or participate in one of Small Business BC’s Education webinars free of charge, please email IndustryDevelopment@DestinationBC.ca and identify the service or subject you would like to access.