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Open4BizBC.com: A Step-By-Step Plan for Potential Entrepreneurs

BC City Connection Podcast

Chapters
0:04
Welcome And Resource Reveal
1:12
Why A One-Stop Startup Guide
7:33
Seven Steps And Industry Paths
10:39
Keeping It Current Without Gatekeepers
14:55
Mentoring, Marketing, And When To Pause
20:48
Final Advice And Where To Start
BC City Connection Podcast
Open4BizBC.com: A Step-By-Step Plan for Potential Entrepreneurs
Mar 12, 2026 Season 3 Episode 3
City of Battle Creek, Michigan

This time on the BC City Connection, John Hart of the Small Business Development Office talks about Open4BizBC.com, a self-serve website that helps entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to open a business in Battle Creek. 

The discussion breaks down how the seven-step guide reduces surprises around zoning, permits, licensing, and costs so more small businesses can launch and last.

Episode Resources
OpenforBizBC.com

Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917.

The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.