How one career professional made the switch to private practice
I wanted to shift my work to a place where I had the flexibility to choose what I do and how I do it. Working for myself, I have the...
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Empowering girls to become leaders through entrepreneurship
Life is full of awkward situations that demand some measure of personal courage. Let’s face it, meeting people or starting something new can be uncomfortable. As grown-ups though, we know...
Home from service, many veterans turn into entrepreneurs
Canada doesn’t track how many military veterans choose entrepreneurship. In the United States, veterans are 45 per cent more likely to own a business than non-veterans. In Canada, about 5,000...
Entrepreneurship on the career continuum: Opportunities for career services
In this article, Mark Venning responds to the CERIC-funded, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research-led report The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship in Canada: A Snapshot. The report provides much-needed Canadian data...
How newcomers can build a thriving business in Canada
Entrepreneurially driven newcomers often arrive in Canada with both vision and unwavering drive. It’s tempting to dive right into business ownership. But not so fast. It’s important to understand the...
What immigrant entrepreneurship looks like in Canada
Recent studies by Statistics Canada researchers used administrative data to learn more about immigrant entrepreneurship in Canada. The research suggests that after four to 10 years in Canada, immigrants' business-ownership...
Senior entrepreneurs in Canada need greater access to funding, supports
Nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs face gaps in the support they need to launch or develop their businesses, according to a new CERIC-funded study on The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship...