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October 20-26 2024

BDC Small Business Week

The power of small: Defying the odds

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2024 Edition

The power of small: Defying the odds 

As an entrepreneur who dares to think big, you see opportunities where others see obstacles. Your impact extends beyond individual businesses, enriching communities across and throughout Canada. Remarkable achievements like yours are worth celebrating. 
 
Let’s come together for BDC Small Business Week 2024TM to recognize the importance of your contributions in building our future.

03SBW kick-off video Byron and Dexter Peart

Meet Byron and Dexter Peart

Introducing our spokespersons for the 45th edition of BDC Small Business Week.

Byron and Dexter Peart are the visionary co-founders of Goodee, a B Corp curated marketplace that champions good design, good people, and good purpose.

Join us as Byron and Dexter, seasoned entrepreneurs, lead an inspiring series of conversations with three entrepreneurs on the future of SMEs.

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4 key trends shaping the future of Canada’s businesses

Discover how to make better decisions by anticipating upcoming trends.

Free resources

Tackle today’s most prevalent challenges with help from this specially curated library of articles, tools and case studies. 

Access key insights on today’s trends