Black Entrepreneurship Program receives major funding boost
The federal government this week announced a pledge valued at $221 million to the Black Entrepreneurship Program.
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See It Be It campaign and new research released by WEKH
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is releasing a new research report Women Entrepreneurs Beyond the Stereotypes and awareness campaign it said is designed to “celebrate women entrepreneur success stories and crush male-dominated stereotypes of entrepreneurship.”
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Many entrepreneurs wish they could bail, but aren’t prepared: KPMG
With ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a third (37%) of business owners surveyed in Canada wish they could retire, transition or sell their business but are not prepared, finds a recent poll by KPMG in Canada.
Read MoreNg visits small businesses in GTA to highlight revamped CanExport program
As Canadian small businesses continue to adapt to the new reality of COVID-19, the federal government says it is “working hard to support small business owners as they rebuild and explore new opportunities in the global marketplace.”
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Thinking Capital completes buyout of Fintech platform, reaches $1 billion mark for small business funding
Thinking Capital Finance Corp., a digital lender to small businesses, has completed the acquisition of Ario, a finance-as-a-service technology platform.
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Despite lack of support, Canada’s women entrepreneurs finding new and creative paths to growth
Women currently comprise 28% of all entrepreneurs in Canada but represent only a small percentage of high-growth firm founders.
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NACO announces new initiatives to mobilize angel activity for entrepreneurs
Ottawa has announced plans to invest $710,000 in support for initiatives to be delivered by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) in both Western Canada and Atlantic Canada. The initiatives are designed to “support the early-stage capital ecosystem and create new pathways to scale and growth for entrepreneurs.”
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BDC‘s 41st edition of SBW focuses on resilience, innovation
Business Development Canada’s Small Business Week (SBW) is going completely virtual this year with exclusive events taking place this week, highlighting the resilience and innovation of entrepreneurs in the face of today’s unprecedented challenges.
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Lively sound-off about this nation’s taxation woes set for Oct. 21
Next Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Canada’s Podcast will hold its first live discussion/podcast and if you are interested in learning about what is wrong with Canada’s tax system, this event is made for you.
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Ontario SMBs to receive $60 million in funding through provincial PPE grant
Prabmeet Sarkaria, associate minister of small business and red tape reduction, today announced Ontario’s Main Street Recovery Plan and said the provincial government plans to introduce the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020.
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