SMEC chaired by OSC’s Jo-Anne Matear
New business will help startups and entrepreneurs access capital
The recent federal budget failed to introduce incentives to help small business access capital
SMEC members will be expected to provide input the impact of possible new prospectus exemptions that are being considered by the OSC
President’s letter urges policymakers to support the recently proposed co-operative regulatory model
Pre-budget submission highlights the difficulties in raising capital faced by small businesses
More than half don’t have a succession plan
Poll reveals Canadian business owners in the start-up-phase are too focused on obstacles beyond their control
Many who currently don’t have a plan believe it’s too early to start thinking about it
Optimism weakened in construction and manufacturing, but it was more than offset by big improvements in retail and hospitality