The Basin Business Advisors Program (BBA) supports and inspires entrepreneurship, building economic capacity in the Columbia Basin communities by strengthening and supporting existing businesses. They provide free, one-to-one, confidential business advisement and assessment services to commercialized, revenue-producing businesses that are assisting in creating and sustaining jobs and/or bringing wealth to the Columbia Basin region.
The Basin Business Agriculture Specialist provides support to primary farm producers within the Columbia Basin to help strengthen farm businesses.
The Basin Business Advisors provide free workshops throughout the region on:
Buying A Business
Thinking about buying a business? This workshop covers what to review when thinking about buying a business, including business valuation and the process to acquire the business.
Succession Planning
Thinking about selling your business? This workshop reviews the critical steps business owners should consider before transferring the business to a family member or outside buyer.
Agriculture Succession Planning
Need help selling your farm? This workshop reviews the critical steps primary producers should consider before transitioning the farm to a family member or outside buyer.
Agriculture Cost of Production
How much should you charge for your produce? This workshop helps primary producers develop tools and production-costing skills for various crops and livestock production.
Learn more about BBA
For more details about the great services and workshops offered by the Basin Business Advisors, visit www.bbaprogram.ca