recap of trends, performance, etc. in the small business sector
Every year British Columbia’s provincial government publishes a profile of the health of small business in the province to educate us on how BC fits into the greater Canadian context of small business development. The Small Business Profile 2014 report was recently released, so we compiled some highlights of the report as we reflect and wrap-up a fantastic Small Business Month celebrated throughout Canada during the month of October.
The British Columbia provincial government releases a report on the small business landscape every year. In this year’s report you will find out how small businesses impact the BC economy and how today’s small business landscape compares to previous years and the rest of Canada. “Small business” refers to both small businesses that have 0-50 employees and micro-businesses with less than 5 employees.
Are you are interested in learning more about the characteristics of Canadian entrepreneurs including those that are self employed, managing micro businesses (1-4 employees) or small businesses (5-100 employees)? If so, check a report published by Industry Canada titled "The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada" (February 2010) because it details how business ownership is changing among Canadians.