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1-888-INFO-BDC interest-free loan up to $100,000 to implement the plan, if you need it.

Get started by applying online. Once approved, you’ll select a dedicated expert (there are hundreds across the country including BDC) who will work with you to understand your goals, pain points and challenges to identify areas for digital improvement. Then they will create a custom digital plan for your business that includes timelines, required resources, technology platforms to consider and guidance on how to implement it.

To apply for the Boost your Business Technology grant, your business must meet the eligibility criteria (which includes having at least 1 employee and at least $500,000 in annual revenue in one of the last three years) and it’s important to note the grant covers up to 75% of the plan costs to a max of $15,000. So, you will have to make a small investment, but rest assured most owners quickly see a return on that investment through reduced overhead costs, quicker transactions, better customer service, and more overall efficiency.

The digital transformation is here whether you are ready or not, so get ahead of the curve and build a stronger, more resilient business on the way. And don’t forget, our team at BDC is always here to help.

LAURA DIDYK | Vice President, Client Diversity, BDC

Laura Didyk is Vice President, Client Diversity at BDC since 2020. She leads the bank’s national approach to support Canada’s diverse entrepreneurs, including women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2, veterans, and newcomers: helping their businesses, and our economy, thrive.

Laura is a long-term advocate for small businesses and inclusivity. Since joining the bank in 1994, she has held progressively senior roles across many divisions that always center on helping entrepreneurs thrive. When she’s not helping business owners, she spends as much time as she can in the mountains skiing and hiking with her husband and two daughters.