Venture Connect
Since 2011, Venture Connect has helped buyers and sellers across Canada navigate business transitions. As a social enterprise owned by Community Futures, it focuses on business retention to strengthen communities amid nationwide demographic shifts. Dedicated to economic development, it ensures businesses stay operational where they’re needed most. Service pricing ranges from $0 and up.
Services for Buyers
- Free initial consultation
- View business listings at no cost
- Free workbooks and resources
- Business valuation & assessment
- Mediation with sellers
- Expert guidance on negotiations
- Support navigating the legal process
Services for Sellers
- Free initial consultation
- Free online business listing
- Free worksbooks and resources
- Professional handling of buyer inquiries
- Business valuation & price determination
- Non-disclosure agreement preparation
- Business Fact Sheet for prospective buyers
- Mediation with interested buyers
- Business Transition Plan for the new owner
- Guidance on legal aspects of the sale
The BC Business Match Program
Venture Connect, contracted by CFBC, is the official service provider for the BC Business Match Program. Through this program, services related to a BC-based business are free of charge. Funding is provided by the Province of British Columbia.
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