Enter to win $5,000 from BCAA to boost your BC small business

Small businesses play a big role in BC. We’re lucky to have thousands of entrepreneurs contributing to communities across the province — and that’s something to celebrate!

Seeing as October is Small Business Month in BC, BCAA is giving small business owners the chance to win $5,000 and be featured on BCAA’s website and social media channels! It’s all part of their #SmallBizBigWins Contest, to celebrate all your wins (great and small).

To enter, simply visit bcaa.com/smallbizbigwins and tell them what you would do with $5,000 to boost your business!

Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit

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A small business in BC is defined as any business that operates with under 50 employees (and if it’s under 10, you’re not just a small business but a mighty micro business!) So entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and side hustlers of all sorts are invited to celebrate this October.

This means if you have an at-home art studio to help pay the bills, offer freelance graphic design services remotely, operate a souvenir shop with a couple of employees or run a full landscaping crew of 25 employees, you’re the guest of honour this fall!

The big picture for small businesses in BC

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BC runs on small businesses. In fact, according to 2020 statistics, there are over 523,500 small businesses in BC supporting every industry in the province. Most businesses in BC are classified as small, accounting for roughly 98% of our entrepreneurs — that’s an impressive 101 small businesses per 1,000 people in BC!

These businesses are part of major industries including construction (building, repairing, and installing), retail (bricks and mortar stores, online stores, or from your own home), business services (office administration, consulting, and creative and professional services), and property (renting, leasing and/or managing properties).

BCAA Small Business Insurance

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We know that, as a small business, there’s a lot to stay on top of. Unanticipated events, from damages and thefts to legal fees, can get in the way of your business thriving and growing.

That’s why BCAA designed an insurance solution specifically for busy entrepreneurs. Because when you’re managing it all yourself, not having to worry about the unexpected gives you more time to focus on what matters: your business.

BCAA Small Business Insurance is available for over 200 professions within business services, retail, construction, and real estate to provide customized coverage that protects against unique risks that your business might face.

With coverage from BC’s Most Trusted Insurance Brand*, and a local 24/7 emergency claims team — you can focus on taking care of your clients.

BCAA’s online tool can help you identify your coverage needs, and provide a customized quote.

If you have any questions along the way, BCAA’s Small Business Insurance Advisors are ready to help online or over the phone.

Visit bcaa.com/smallbusiness to get your BCAA Small Business Insurance quote today.

Plus, enter BCAA’s #SmallBizBigWins Contest this month for your chance to win $5,000! For more information and to enter, visit bcaa.com/smallbizbigwins. Contest closes at midnight on October 31, 2023.

_{*BCAA was chosen as the #1 Most Trusted Insurance Brand by British Columbia participants in the 2023 Gustavson Brand Trust Index.}

_{NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. There is 1 grand prize to be won consisting of $5,000 in the form of a Visa Gift Card or equivalent. To be eligible, all entries must be received by British Columbia Automobile Association no later than the close of business on October 31, 2023. Winner must answer a skill testing question. Open to eligible small businesses in British Columbia. Entrants must be 19 or older. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. For more information, visit www.bcaa.com/smallbizbigwins for our Contest Rules}