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Women entrepreneurs still fight financial bias

"I was told it would look better for my application if my husband supported the business expansion."

Q&A: How Greenpoint’s leaders are balancing business and motherhood

Nicola Trotman and Skye Vadas of Greenpoint offer differing but complementary insights on balancing the demands of busin...
gender pay gap

Male business owners paying themselves more than their female counterparts

The gender pay gap persists as only 70 per cent of female small-business owners pay themselves a salary, compared to 77....
indigenous businesses, fastest-growing

What challenges are Indigenous small businesses facing?

Indigenous small businesses still face several challenges brought about by longstanding discrimination and exclusion.
people, heart

How small businesses can promote DEIB without a big budget

Even with simple, cost-effective strategies, businesses of any size can create a workplace where everyone feels valued, ...
age

Age is not a reliable marker for capability

What’s preventing older workers from applying for the vacancies you have? More often than not, it’s the language you use...