Self-employed Canadians increasingly going solo during COVID-19
Solo self-employment has mostly rapidly grown in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, with strong increases also seen in finance and insurance....
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Why self-employment is a great post-COVID-19 career path for Canadians
During economic downturns, workers may be “pushed” into self-employment when the labour market deteriorates and there are fewer jobs available. But in a stable economy, workers can also be “pulled”...
‘Hard to stay motivated’: Strategies to boost client momentum in job search
Entrepreneurs entering the traditional workforce may not know where to start....
How to close the gaps in financing women-led businesses: Report
Along with suggestions to break down barriers, report highlights instances of explicit discrimination toward woman entrepreneurs....
Why Clubhouse is the key to growing your career business
Clubhouse. It’s the new kid on the block. The audio-only platform allows participants to listen and engage in live talks, virtual events, classes and panel discussions. It feels like an...
4 key budget tips for self-employed career practitioners
Do you want to pay yourself a consistent salary? Have money set aside for your business taxes every year? Stop running your business on credit? Pay off debt? Start saving?...
Business accelerator and incubator programs to support Canadian entrepreneurs
According to pre-COVID data collected by Startup Canada, there are 3.5 million entrepreneurs in Canada. While this may not be an easy time to launch or run a business, entrepreneurs...
Time to unlock the economic potential of Canada’s immigrant and racialized communities
A lack of access to seed money holds back newcomer – and especially refugee – entrepreneurs....
Trudeau announces $221M business loan program for Black entrepreneurs
The new program will include $53 million for Black business organization to help entrepreneurs access funding, mentorship, financial planning and business training....
Why You Should Become an “Intrapreneur”
Research shows that being intrapreneurial tends to elevate both employee engagement and productivity scores, and that short redesigns — and even a simple reframing — of your role can make your work...