Exploring Small-Business Opportunities for Women and Minorities

An independent business having fewer than 100 employees, not dominant in its market and revenues not more than $2 million.

98%

Retail and construction

<p>More control over both their business and personal time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preference for smaller operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate business planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>89.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Money invested in a small business by another business or group of individuals in return for an ownership share</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joint Venture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Merger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conglomerate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To share operation's costs and risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During a joint venture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Merger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corporate Officers &amp; Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Franchisees benefit from the franchisor's proven business model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A business ownership in which the sole proprietor's status as an individual is not legally separate from their status as a business owner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legal organization that has assets and liabilities separate from the assets and liabilities of its owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide essential services to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the provinces where they operate</p> Signup and view all the answers