Small businesses are the heart and soul of our province and unnecessary red tape costs them time and money. We want entrepreneurs to be able to focus on what matters - creating jobs and spurring innovation.

Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities, and National Small Business Week which runs from October 19-25, 2014, gives us an opportunity to celebrate small business success at home and beyond our provincial border.

B.C.'s craft brew industry is hopping, making Vancouver one of the top craft beer markets in North America.

British Columbia has hosted more than 1,800 people from the world's tourism industry this week as part of Rendez-vous Canada, this country's premier international tourism marketplace led by the Canadian Tourism Commission.

Small business has been clear when it comes to what would help them sell more goods and services to government - level the playing field so small businesses could apply and compete for work.

Small business is a key economic driver in this province. Over one million people own, operate or work for a small business.

The first International Women's Day celebrated over 100 years ago marked the ongoing struggle for a woman's right to work, vote, hold public office and end gender discrimination.

Red tape costs businesses time and money. We want entrepreneurs to be able to focus on what matters - creating jobs and spurring innovation.

October is Small Business Month in B.C. - a chance to celebrate programs, services and organizations that help British Columbians succeed.