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.
According to new research from Ownr, nearly half of Canadians say starting their own business is one of their goals for the year ahead.
While much of the conversation has focused on clinical paperwork and electronic medical records, a new study from Dr.Bill, a medical billing platform powered by RBCx, is the first to focus exclusively on the scope and impact of non-clinical administrative tasks.
"Canadian innovators are committed to making traditional industries better across key sectors such as energy, resources, buildings and transportation – let’s leverage this innovation excellence to our advantage globally."
According to a recent study commissioned by Mydoh, 81 per cent of Canadian parents report feeling stressed about back-to-school shopping.
"The ecosystem is growing deeper and more sophisticated—more operators are becoming founders, more specialized investors are stepping in, and there’s stronger support at every stage. "
"We finally have a generation of founders, operators, and investors who’ve been through multiple cycles—and it shows."
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.
Canadian medical device innovator, Flosonics Medical, has secured $7.5 million CAD in venture debt financing from RBCx.
The credit facility will fuel further AI product development, sales capacity, and M&A.
Dr.Bill’s $150,000 contribution to the Ontario Medical Foundation supports the advancement of three physician-led research projects focused on peer support, mindfulness training, and wellness evaluations to help physicians manage burnout.