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.

That’s why, as B.C.’s Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, I was pleased to launch the two-page, short-form request for proposals (SRFP) on April 1, 2014, making it easier for small businesses to sell to government.

Over the past year, I have spoken to many small business owners and representatives of small business. These owners and representatives told me they needed an easier way for them to bid on government work. That makes sense. For example, in the past an environmental consultant would typically have to sit down and review about 18 pages of terms and conditions just to understand the business opportunity. Some RFPs were as long as 80 pages. Thanks to these changes, the RFP is reduced to two pages. .

Learn more about the two-page, short-form request for proposals by visiting: www.gov.bc.ca/SRFP