It may not be the best time to be a tech employee, especially in Canada. On the flip side, upskilling and modern tech enable a path toward entrepreneurship for virtually anyone, regardless of age or education, a recent survey from Ownr suggests. 69% of small business owners indicated they significantly rely on technology to run their businesses, […]
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Survey Finds Resilience, Optimism Among Business Owners in BC
New data released by a Canadian company reveals that, despite present hurdles, many small business owners across the country remain optimistic about the future as they actively leverage technology as a strategic tool and educational resource to enhance operations. Cash flow continues to be a primary concern for half of small business owners, a survey […]
Canadian Entrepreneurs Forge Ahead Despite Economic Barriers, Ownr Finds
Last year, Techcouver editor in-chief Rob Lewis sat down with Shadi McIsaac, cofounder of Ownr, to discuss entrepreneurship in BC. The chief executive informed Lewis that, based on data from Ownr’s 2022 Entrepreneurship Survey, small business owners and aspiring solopreneuers were gaining optimism. Since then, the market has remained turbulent. Optimism has morphed into realism, […]
Canadians Are Leaving Their 9 to 5 To Pursue Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly popular career path for Canadians, and for most, it’s a way to both pursue a passion and achieve financial freedom. Ownr, a leading Canadian business and legal management platform and a venture within RBCx, recently released its end-of-year entrepreneurship survey on 2022 Canadian small business trends. It found that the […]
Ownr Lowers Sole Proprietorship Fee as Rising Unemployment Spurs Entrepreneurship in BC
Statistics Canada recently reported that the nation’s unemployment rate rose in August. As unemployment rates rise, we typically see a rise in entrepreneurship as unemployment lowers the opportunity cost inherent with pursuing any kind of entrepreneurial venture. However, more than half of entrepreneurs say insecurity about costs is the biggest reason holding them back from starting their […]
Rise Above Rising Inflation: Ownr CEO & Co-Founder Shares Insight On Small Business Sentiments
As the CEO and co-founder of Ownr, Canada’s leading platform for entrepreneurs to incorporate, register, and manage their business, Shadi McIsaac understands that small business owners are essential to the success of the Canadian economy, and the vibrancy of our communities. She’s also acutely aware of the challenges they’ve faced — from the hardships dealt […]