It is not enough to remove the unfair barriers holding women back; we also need to confront the unfair privileges propelling men forward.
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For Canada’s new Women Entrepreneurship Strategy to be effective, we must gain a deeper understanding of sexism in startup spaces.
To build more small- and medium-sized businesses, and create more jobs in turn, Canada needs to create more entrepreneurs.
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A new study reveals that instilling an entrepreneur-possible self — the belief that you can become an entrepreneur — is a critical stepping stone for becoming an entrepreneur.
When entrepreneurship programs do consider inclusion, most focus on gender without considering age, ethnicity, race or other identity factors.
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A toolkit for inclusive entrepreneurship education and training was developed with input from a 19-country panel of entrepreneurship educators.
Breaking the cycle.
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Despite very strong results in the US, there’s very little entrepreneurship training for former prisoners in the UK.
Immigrant entrepreneurship has a substantial positive impact on innovation in the high-tech sector.
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New research has found that technology startups with immigrant founders are more likely to pursue an exit strategy during the initial revenue stage — which is more profitable, but also more risky.
The Start-Up Visa program is designed to help foreign entrepreneurs gain permanent residence in Canada.
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The Start-Up Visa program is falling short in a number of key areas, including job creation, global trade opportunities and the long-term viability of businesses.
Almost half of Canadian entrepreneurs are experiencing mental health challenges related to stress and finances.
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Recognizing and addressing the mental health struggles of entrepreneurs is not just a matter of compassion, but is also an essential investment in society at large.
Increasing inclusivity in entrepreneurship will foster more equitable economic participation across the board.
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Increasing entrepreneurship among women and racialized people calls for the development of more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Researchers found that ex-entrepreneurs are “burning up upon reentry.”
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Returning to a 9-to-5 job is more challenging than many expect.
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Far from a touchy-feely community, research shows online platforms such as Airbnb tend to strengthen users’ narcissism and class biases.
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What makes a city workable to many people is access to informal labour markets, cheap travel options, flexible housing and rental arrangements.
In unfettered capitalism we Truss.
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The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2022 has some sobering data for the UK government.
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Social entrepreneurs aren’t all the same. Policies should be designed to reflect this.
Entrepreneurship flourishes when individuals in a society possess higher levels of well-being, adaptability, self-control and sociability.
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Fostering emotional intelligence in entrepreneurs could help Canada meet its sustainable development goals.
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Finding the right kind of support is a good business move.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Squamish Nation councillor Khelsilem hold a ceremonial paddle after a groundbreaking ceremony at the First Nation’s Sen̓áḵw housing development site in Vancouver in September 2022.
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By starting their own entrepreneurial and developmental projects, First Nations are working toward economic prosperity for their communities and furthering reconciliation.
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The conceptual, technical, entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills that make a good leader are crucial to every profession and activity. Developing them will enrich your life.
Teachers can get their pupils thinking about different ways to create sustainable livelihoods through something as simple as a vegetable garden at school.
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Though entrepreneurship of any kind is not easy, it can instil tenacity in the face of adversity. There are lessons here for trainee teachers.
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The business world shows that making mistakes can build resilience and prime you to look for better opportunities.
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Sometimes the street trader, roadside mechanic or food vendor is the best person to teach students about entrepreneurship.