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BDC editorial and SME research

BDC offers the following articles and research on Canadian SMEs.

 Small Business Week Articles - 2007
 Small Business Week Articles - 2006
 Small Business Week Articles - 2005
 Small Business Week Articles - 2004
 Small Business Research

Small Business Week article series

These original articles have been developed by BDC and can be reproduced, in part or in their entirety, by print media for special supplements or for feature articles.

2007
  Competitiveness: redefining "value" in a complex marketplace  
   Continuity planning: is your company prepared for the worst?
  Globalization: a world of new opportunities for small business
  From lab to marketplace: harnessing the potential of home-grown innovation
  Biotech start-up poised for full-scale commercial success

2006

Business Transition
  Options for business transition 
   The emotional side of letting go
  How much is your business worth?
  Business transition: how do I start

Competitiveness in a global environment
  From the lab to the marketplace 
  Canadian entrepreneurs look to the future 
  Canadian exporters face risks

2005 Archives
  New BDC President focuses on small business challenges
   Building a strong banking relationship pays dividends for both sides
  Companies can take fast steps to build their competitiveness
  A successful e-business strategy keeps focus on the customer
  Taking the right steps to turn research into innovative, growing companies
  Successful entrepreneurs keep their eye on potential trouble spots

2004 Archives

 Canadian entrepreneurs working to close productivity gap

 Financing available to help entrepreneurs boost productivity

 Lean manufacturing payoff can be dramatic

 Women entrepreneurs get on track for success

 Venture capital industry shows signs of recovery

 Seed investing creates champions of tomorrow

Research


The following research and studies were produced by Industry Canada. They offer information pertinent to Canadian SMEs.

  Small Business Quarterly - May 2007  990K
  Small Business Quarterly - August 2006  460K
  Canadian VC Activity - Analysis of Trends and Gaps  2.8MB
    Early Stage VC: Growing the Businesses of Tomorrow  300K
  Key Small Business Stats January 2007  2.4MB
  Key Small Business Stats July 2006  2.4MB
  Key Small Business Stats 2005  1 MB
  Key Small Business Stats 2004  1.3 MB
  Economic Forum on Women Entrepreneurs: Summary Report  400K
  Small Business Financing Profile - Women Entrepreneurs  400K
  Small Business Financing Profile - Visible Minorities  660K
  Small Business Financing Profile - Young Entrepreneurs 675K


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