
BENEFITS OF HAVING A VILLAGE OF TELKWA BUSINESS LICENCE
There are many benefits to obtaining a business licence with the Village of Telkwa, not only for your business, but for the community.
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Benefits for business owners
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The licence is not expensive and can be used as a tax write-off.
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Shows your customers that you are a legitimate business that complies with local laws and regulations.
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Offers validation and therefore gives you the documentation necessary to access funding, if required.
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Provides free advertising in the Village of Telkwa Business Directory.
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Your business gets support from our Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion Program.
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Makes your business eligible to participate in funding and support programs, including the Business Façade Improvement Program and Love Telkwa.
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Benefits for the community
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Provides a fair environment for all businesses operating in the Village of Telkwa.
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Ensures that public health and safety regulations are addressed before the business opens to the public.
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Ensures that building codes have been adhered to, as well as zoning and other restrictions have been enforced.
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Supports the development of promotional materials aimed at business retention and investment, potentially creating jobs.
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Assists with the development of demographic and statistical information on the local business climate.
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Provides a registry which a community can use a resource to lobby for funding opportunities.
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