Published October 1, 2024 • 4 Min Read
It’s Small Business Month in Canada and time to recognize the engine that keeps Canada’s economy running! We’re honoured to showcase the remarkable entrepreneurs who have leaned into flexibility and innovation while remaining focused on their goals and mission. Read on to uncover first-hand experiences and advice and see how we’re supporting today’s small business owners.
50 Ideas from Real-Life Entrepreneurs
Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? We called on business owners from across the country to share their top insights and hard-earned lessons learned. While their entrepreneurial journeys differ, we uncovered five key themes – take a look!
Get Inspired by These Stories of Adaptability and Innovation
Today’s entrepreneurs are unstoppable. They not only recognize what’s needed to stay competitive, but also act swiftly and creatively to capitalize on key moments to thrive and grow.
Dark Slope’s 35,000 square foot studio complex is one of the most advanced virtual production facilities in the world. Find out how they built it.
Four years after we first met Matt & Brandi Bialek, their business continues to light up the market.
Sourced from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, NORTH Water Elevated is a love letter to Canada in a bottle, with a brand designed to create a meaningful…
Tenasco’s entrepreneurial journey began out of necessity. She had lost her job because she needed to take her son to a doctor’s appointment.
RBC Small Business Report
We polled Canadians about their views on small businesses and asked real-life entrepreneurs what it’s like to run a company in today’s ever-changing world.
We’ve discovered more Canadians are starting businesses out of a desire to make a positive impact – in their own lives or the lives of others, with 93% of small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs cite meaningful work over making more money (87%) as a motivation for owning their own business.
Ready to get inspired? Read Report
RBC in the Community: Supporting Canada’s Entrepreneurs
RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards
November, 2024
RBC Future Launch and Futurpreneur will announce the RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards where eight young entrepreneurs will be awarded $10,000.
RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
For 19 years running, RBC has sponsored the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, the pre-eminent national business awards recognizing the country’s leading female entrepreneurs. Read how these amazing women are making an impact on Canada’s economy and communities. Winners will be announced Nov, 2024.
Canadian SME National Business Awards
The RBC Small Business of the Year Award is awarded to a Canadian small business that has shown exceptional growth in the past two years and has demonstrated leadership, innovation, growth in profits, and a brilliant business plan for the future. Still time to apply for the SME Awards!
RBC Programs Promoting Entrepreneurship
Whether you’re a new business owner or a seasoned veteran we can help with advice, connections and banking solutions to get your new business started or to grow it to the next level.
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RBC Black Entrepreneur Program: Apply for a loan with lending rates as low as Prime + 2.50% and loan funding up to $250,000, available to eligible1 Black Entrepreneurs in Canada.
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Emerging BIPOC Film & Media Producers Fund: Provides access to interim financing and other crucial support to non-established media & entertainment producers within the BIPOC community.
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RBC Global Connect: Explore new markets, find new global business partners and enjoy around-the-clock access to free online trade tools and resources.
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Thinking of Starting a Business? Turn your business idea into action with The Founder’s Journey, a free online course taught by Ivey Business School faculty, in collaboration with RBC Future Launch, and The Globe and Mail.
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Considering a business as an agricultural producer? The Foundations in Agricultural Management course, a collaboration between University of Guelph, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and RBC Future Launch, provides an introduction to key management concepts that lay a foundation for farmers to take a more proactive approach to managing their business and planning for the future.
Start and Grow Your Business with RBC
Ready to turn your side hustle, passion or idea into a full-time business? Free tools and advice to get you started.
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