Office Space Full of Opportunity

One of the incredible things that sets the Downtown Business Centre apart from other co-share spaces are the networking opportunities that arise from basing your business out of a building that provides such a community atmosphere. We pride ourselves on being the framework that provides support, structure, and a home for our local, growing businesses. If you’re thinking of coming to join our happy family, here are a few reasons why moving into the Downtown Business Centre is beneficial to your business.

The benefits of having so many like-minded businesses under one roof are endless. From tenants giving each other client referrals by the water cooler, to having someone walk down the hall and spot the signage on your door, to having the same style business pass on clients that they’re too busy to take on at the minute to a DBC colleague... the networking opportunities go on and on.

Or, similarly, having the chance to spread the word of your business with complementary businesses. For example, the Midwifery tells their clients about the RMT in the building that specializes in pre-natal massages, and the RMT passes their clients on to the acupuncturist down the hall. Growing your business client by client couldn’t be easier anywhere else than here at the Downtown Business Centre.

There is also the wonderful opportunity of simply getting to know the people in your building. Once a month, the DBC hosts an office lunch – usually pizza – for the entire building. Those who are able to attend get the chance to chat and mingle with each other, and see what each business is all about! The lunch is by donation, and the proceeds go towards a different charity each month. Beneficial for both you, your business, and the community!

To hear about more of the benefits of having an office here at the Downtown Business Centre, contact us by phone or email.

Calling All Sole Proprietors -

March has arrived in the Fraser Valley! And although the crazy drawn-out snow this winter may have kept you from attending work or other activities – one thing that it won’t work as an excuse for are taxes. Yes, April is just around the corner, and as a sole proprietor small business owner, you need to be prepared for your fiscal year to wrap up.

For sole proprietors nearing their year end, it’s best to get a jump start on tax season if you haven't already – both mentally and physically. Here are some tips that will keep your head on straight, and your books in order:

Ensure that you are organized!

The month leading up to the year end, as opposed to waiting until two days before – is the best time to get all your ducks in a row. When was the last time you tidied up that filing cabinet? Did you ever track down that missing invoice or receipt from a few weeks ago? Now is the time to refer to your notebook of “to-do’s” and get them done.

Book your appointment with your accountant early.

Tax professionals get absolutely swamped during tax season. They’re busy, just like you! You hate it when your clients absolutely need something right before a deadline or just a busy time, so why wouldn’t they?

Hand over everything to your accountant.

All of those things that we’ve just organized, need to be handed over, and all at once. Don’t let a certain few pieces of loose leaf paper get misplaced, and pass them over once tax season is over. Make sure everything important is hunted down and handed in. And, although this may seem like a given, anything that is marked as “Important Tax Information Enclosed” IS in fact important! Give it to your accountant!

Get help from a professional!

This last one is perhaps one of the most crucial pieces of advice that you can accept. You’ve put blood, sweat, and tears into your business. You’ve been choosey about every aspect of building and establishing your brand… so why would you skimp out on the finances? Hire a professional. There are so many things that you can miss and make errors on when filing your own taxes. Don’t leave this one last little detail up to fate.

So, are you a sole proprietor with a new business, but still don’t have an accountant? Lucky for you, here at the Downtown Business Centre we have an incredibly hard working and passionate company in our building, Hilltop Accounting Ltd. Chad Eros with Hilltop Accounting has just recently moved into our building in the Downtown Chilliwack area, and is accepting new clients. Please contact him or check out his website for more details or to schedule an appointment.

The DBC Offers 3 Boardroom Choices For Your Next Conference Or Workshop

Looking for an alternative to hosting your meeting or conference at home, the library, or a stuffy coffee shop? Well, you’re in luck! The Downtown Business Centre has got you covered with a variety of different options that will keep your meeting organized, professional, and presentable!

The Lobby
Located in the front of our lobby, this meeting area comfortably seats up to 8 people in an open space that allows for just the right amount of seclusion. This space is ideal for more informal or casual gatherings as the bright, spacious location makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease!

The Secluded Boardroom
This professional boardroom seats up to 7 people comfortably, and provides interactive amenities such as a phone, television and computer for presentations. As our most popular booking space, this boardroom is located just off of the reception desk in the lobby, and is sure to wow your clients.

The Conference Space
Searching for the perfect place to host that conference or convention? Look no further. Our amazing upstairs boardroom adequately seats well over 25 people in this bright, stylish and presentable space. Conveniently located just down the hall from a set of washrooms, there is also a kitchenette space included in the area with a mini fridge and sink. This boardroom is equipped with everything you’ll need to nail that meeting.

Our Rates
The Downtown Business Centre has everything you need for a successful meeting. From laidback meeting spaces to extravagant boardrooms, we’ve got you covered. We have a friendly, very accommodating administrative staff that will do whatever they can to assist you in finding achievement in your business.
Our boardroom rates for each of these spaces start at $25/hour up to $100 for the entire day.
Call us now to book for your next meeting!

Downtown Business Centre Holds History

This Building Holds History!

The newly renovated Downtown Business Centre has history and the downtown business community is happy to embrace that. Locals came to know this building as the Envision Building as a centre piece of the downtown business area that held and still holds many other financial institutions. Even the old vault is still present on the main floor of the building and is something of great interest to visitors and guests at the DBC.

The building on the corner or Princess & Young has had a big reno since the co-share office space concept was introduced. With several years as a hub for the Sutton, now Select Real Estate office it has been a flurry of daily activity with a busy lobby and gathering space for local and independent businesses accessing the facilities.

Under the direction of the Matheson Family, the Downtown Business Centre has evolved as a dedicated business centre with a diverse community of small businesses. The co-share concept with big office perks offers multiple boardroom settings, shared and private office spaces, shared administration and all the perks of a big office including reception, administrative staff, printers & copiers, integrated phone reception, security, janitorial service and more.

With the recent move of the Select Real Estate Group to their new space on Yale, the Business Centre is evolving again as it makes room for even more businesses looking to thrive in a Co-Share setting. Renovating to suit specific business models, the space is seeing growth as small business expands here in Chilliwack.

The two story building has something for everyone, including a great space for waiting clientele to relax in the spacious downstairs lounge area that includes a fireplace, coffee station, high end furnishings and full time reception.

Many of you may remember this space as the Envision Building prior to the Downtown Business Centre Renovations and may not have been by to check out the space recently. When chatting with Joe Matheson he explains that many first time visitors often compliment the space by saying “I had no idea this place was like this inside.” Admittedly a little deceiving from the outside as being in a building with history people just don’t realize that the space has changed over. Hosting a multitude of small to medium sized businesses with varied space needs the Downtown Business Centre has managed to create a congruent work space that brings the business community together and offers access to amenities that other wise would be out of reach for many of the small businesses in the area.

With the ability to host “event like” business conferences, meetings and workshops the business centre makes sense to those businesses that benefit from offering these types of services to their clients and staff. A space that can be rented by the hour for client meetings, to an individual space with privacy and security for permanent tenants, the business centre has many perks and plans that are designed on an individual businesses needs.

Currently the Downtown Business Centre is offering space to those looking for simple to very specific needs, and is not afraid of creating the perfect space for a business that is looking to join the DBC.

Come check out the new Downtown Business Centre Community and see how this space might be the right choice for your business.