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With most of Generation Z now in their late teens and early twenties, a new wave of consumers, employees and proprietors is emerging. According to a survey from RBC, challenging economic conditions have strengthened the desire for entrepreneurship in Canada,…

Is Canada currently in a recession? Although some small businesses have seen a pullback in sales, technically speaking, we aren’t in a recession just yet. And in most cases, we don’t know we’re in a recession until it’s over. A…

Holiday sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday are incredibly important for all businesses across Canada. But, let’s not forget about Small Business (November 26), which is conveniently nestled between both and was created with SMBs in mind. Every…

Small Business Week is finally here! Although it’s a great opportunity for education and networking, more importantly, it’s a time of celebration. This year, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate Small Business Week by highlighting some of our favorite small…

Small Business Week is right around the corner, but what does this mean for Canadian small business owners? For the past 43 years, BDC has organized an annual celebration of small businesses where entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate…

The current high interest rate environment is taking a toll on both consumers and small businesses alike. In March of 2020, borrowing rates in Canada were lowered to nearly zero and despite Covid restrictions, low-cost money starting flowing into SMBs. Fast forward…

Canadians love small businesses – and with good reason. The numbers speak for themselves, as of late 2021, about 98.1% of Canadian businesses were considered small (i.e., fewer than 100 employees). They employed 10.3 million individuals in total, accounting for…

With talks of a recession on the horizon, is your small business in a position to succeed regardless of what the future has in store? Understanding and monitoring the current state of your business’s financial health is key to navigating…

The success of any business depends on the strength of its employees. That’s why creating a healthy workplace is something that every small business owner should strive for. As many employees experienced more flexible working arrangements due to the pandemic,…