New year, new business? 46% of Canadians want to start a business in 2026; 31% stuck on next steps
According to new research from Ownr, nearly half of Canadians say starting their own business is one of their goals for the year ahead.
Going for growth: Entrepreneurs in Canada doubled down on their scaling ambitions
Entrepreneurs are demonstrating their resiliency through a rapidly evolving economic climate, finding ways to move their business forward by drawing from diverse income sources and doubling down on investments in marketing and sales to sustain and scale their business.
Planning in precarious times: Majority of surveyed entrepreneurs recognize the importance of business planning in an increasingly competitive market
A recent study by Ownr, a premier small business legal management platform, unveils shifting sentiments around the value of business plans to support entrepreneurs’ success, key barriers to starting or finishing their plans and differing approaches to their business planning process.
The Year of the Solopreneur
Shane Murphy, CEO, Ownr, discusses how solopreneurs can plan for the year ahead.
Simplifying Legal Compliance for Entrepreneurs with Shane Murphy
In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business podcast, Shane Murphy dives into Ownr’s entrepreneurship survey, with advice for small business owners striving to excel amidst an uncertain economic landscape.
Unlocking Entrepreneurship Through Tech: A Conversation with Vancouver-based YouTube Entrepreneur, Dina Lu
In an interview with Techcouver, Dina Lu, a Vancouver-based entrepreneur, discusses how she leveraged technology to realize her entrepreneurial dreams, including how she used Ownr to incorporate her business.
‘Digital Democratization’ Enables Employee-to-Entrepreneur Pipeline
Digital democratization can enable a path forward for entrepreneurs.
Canadians prove you’re never too old to start a business
Ownr's survey data was highlighted in Wealth Professional, focusing on the key finding that a significant share of new business owners are over 45.
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