Buying a business can reduce the risks and challenges of starting from scratch: Staff, services and goods are already in place, supplier and vendor connections have been built up, financing can be easier to acquire, and the business starts generating revenue on day one.

We work with 2 service providers for assistance with buying a business.

Provider 1: Venture Connect

Venture Connect is a wholly-owned social enterprise of Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot that provides specialized services for the sale and purchase of businesses across Western Canada.

Services include:

• Business Valuations
• Sale Mediation
• Business Plan Support
• Free Business Listings
• Workshops

Provider 2: BC Business Match

BC Business Match (BCBM) is a program funded by the provincial government and managed by Community Futures to encourage business succession.

Eligible buyers in rural and remote B.C. communities are provided with supports to help buy their dream businesses.

Services and resources include:

• Workbooks
• Consultations
• Workshops
• Business Valuations
• Sale Mediation

Alberni Brewing Co. (not for sale) in Port Alberni. Photo by Alberni Valley Tourism.

Bluefish Gallery in Port Alberni. Photo by Alberni Valley Tourism.