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FUNDING & FINANCING
Futurpreneur initiative with RBC set to assist young Black entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada on Wednesday announced a new funding collaboration with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to deliver the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program, an initiative that supports “aspiring, young Black entrepreneurs launching successful, new businesses in communities across Canada.”
New report probes resilience of small business ‘one year into pandemic’
Wagepoint, makers of online payroll software for small businesses, today announced the availability of their 2021 Canadian Small Business Resilience Report.
COVID-19 AND YOUR BUSINESS
Ottawa urged to step in as strike notice filed at the Port of Montreal
Six organizations said this morning they are extremely concerned about the impact “weeks of labour uncertainty” at the Port of Montreal will have on all organizations regardless of size.
Supreme Court ruling on federal carbon tax unfair to small business: CFIB
A ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada announced today upholding the federal carbon tax is “deeply disappointing for small businesses in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta,” says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
New report probes resilience of small business ‘one year into pandemic’
Wagepoint, makers of online payroll software for small businesses, today announced the availability of their 2021 Canadian Small Business Resilience Report.
TECHNOLOGY
Endeavor launches in Canada, Calgary selected as HQ
A Canadian division of Endeavor, an organization that describes itself as the “world’s leading community of high-impact entrepreneurs,” has been created with the head office to be located in Calgary.
Plume targets small business owners with release of WorkPass
Software firm Plume this week released WorkPass, a suite of intelligent services and management tools developed specifically for small business owners (SBOs).
Futurpreneur initiative with RBC set to assist young Black entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada on Wednesday announced a new funding collaboration with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to deliver the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program, an initiative that supports “aspiring, young Black entrepreneurs launching successful, new businesses in communities across Canada.”
CONSUMER TRENDS
Canada’s Main Streets and small businesses face extreme uncertainty: Study
Vancity, Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB), and the Canadian Urban Institute, this week released research that examines seven of Canada’s main streets, offering insight into how small businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 since April.
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.
STARTING A BUSINESS
Canadian marketers value diversity but problems exist: CMA survey
Canadian marketers are almost universal in their belief that diversity and inclusion are good for business, benefit everyone and show alignment with people and with the community, according to findings released today by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA).
Plume targets small business owners with release of WorkPass
Software firm Plume this week released WorkPass, a suite of intelligent services and management tools developed specifically for small business owners (SBOs).
Futurpreneur initiative with RBC set to assist young Black entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada on Wednesday announced a new funding collaboration with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to deliver the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program, an initiative that supports “aspiring, young Black entrepreneurs launching successful, new businesses in communities across Canada.”
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Canadian marketers value diversity but problems exist: CMA survey
Canadian marketers are almost universal in their belief that diversity and inclusion are good for business, benefit everyone and show alignment with people and with the community, according to findings released today by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA).
Anytime Fitness Franchises call on provinces to safely reopen gyms
Owners of independently-operated Anytime Fitness locations across Canada are sending letters to provincial leaders and health officials in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec – where health clubs remain closed – inviting them to work together with the health club industry to establish province-approved safety and sanitation protocols that permit these essential businesses to reopen.
181,000 Canadian small business owners may have to shut down: CFIB
One in six or a staggering 181,000 Canadian small business owners are seriously contemplating permanently closing, putting more than...
Endeavor launches in Canada, Calgary selected as HQ
A Canadian division of Endeavor, an organization that describes itself as the “world’s leading community of high-impact entrepreneurs,” has been created with the head office to be located in Calgary.