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• ArticleAugust 28, 2026

  What to Prioritise in Your First Year (and What Can Wait)

  Starting a BusinessGetting StartedLegal & StructureMoney & FinancesCanadaUSA

  An honest, sourced guide to what actually needs your attention in your first year of business, what can wait a little longer, and a simple way to tell the difference, for founders building service businesses in Canada and beyond.

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• ArticleAugust 28, 2026

  Registering a Business in British Columbia: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Starting a BusinessLegal & StructureCanadaBritish ColumbiaGetting Started

  A plain-language, cost-by-cost walkthrough of registering a business in British Columbia in 2026, covering naming, the BC Business Registry, GST/HST, PST, municipal licences, and WorkSafeBC, with every figure sourced.

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• ArticleAugust 26, 2026

  Sole Proprietor or Incorporate? A Canadian Founder's Decision Guide

  Starting a BusinessLegal & StructureTaxesCanadaBritish ColumbiaGetting StartedSole ProprietorshipIncorporation

  A plain-language breakdown of sole proprietorship vs. incorporation for Canadian founders, covering real costs, liability, taxes, and how to tell which one actually fits your business right now.

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