In keeping with our role to help create and develop Canadian businesses, BDC shares with you a series of research and unique reports offering insightful knowledge of the SME sector.

Research and Chief Economist

Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist

Pierre Cléroux is responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Senior Management Team, while helping interpret economic trends and their impact on businesses. His responsibilities also include all marketing and industry research activities.

Mr. Cléroux has more than 25 years of experience as an economist, mainly in the public sector.

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Analysis Study on Mid-Sized Firms - February 2013 Performance and productivity: detailed report and video recording - December 2012 Sixth tracking survey on the level of optimism and business growth (“Bill of health”) - October 2012 Investments: BDC Viewpoints study - October 2012 BDC index of new entrepreneurial activity - October 2012 SMEs at a glance - August 2012 Innovation mindset and structure - June 2012 Marketing, sales and client experience - April 2012 Professional referral process - April 2012 Human resources - March 2012 Operations and Workflow - January 2012 Finance and Treasury - December 2011 Fifth tracking survey on the level of optimism and business growth (“Bill of health”) - October 2011 Management and leadership - September 2011 Canadian entrepreneurs and innovation - June 2011 Internationalization of SMEs plus entrepreneurial challenges and strategies - May 2011 Panellist questions entrepreneurs - March 2011 Panellist questions professionals - March 2011 Survey on online services and social media - January 2011	Monthly Economic Letter Read the May 2013 issue Archives April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012

SME research

• BDC and the Economic Action Plan - May 2012
• Small Business Quarterly - May 2012
  Prepared by Industry Canada
• Key Small Business Stats - June 2011
  Prepared by Industry Canada
• Canada’s Support for Research & Development - February 2011
  This paper outlines suggestions to improve the return on investment (ROI)
• Survey conducted among Angus Reid’s Forum Panel - October 2010
  Prepared for the 2010 Small Business Week
• Canadian Entrepreneurship Status 2010 - September 2010
  Prepared by the Fondation de l’entrepreneurship, this report outlines the dynamic state of entrepreneurship throughout the country
• BDC Economic Impact Study - May 2009
  Prepared by BDC's Financing Consulting Services
• Going international? Insights from SMEs - Spring 2009