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Celebrating Our Small Business Owners
It’s Small Business Month in Canada, and the country’s business owners have given us plenty to celebrate. Hear their stories and what they’ve learned along the way.
Sparks of Inspiration: Stories From Small Business Owners
Every business starts with a spark. Meet the Canadian entrepreneurs who acted on theirs and built something real. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on these remarkable entrepreneurs and their stories of perseverance, creativity, and community impact.
Entrepreneur
PAKT Fitness
Chris Lewarne and Karina Vee built their business on a simple premise: people get stronger when they’re training together. See how the couple built a community around their Toronto studio long before the doors opened.
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Entrepreneur
FullMoon Autoworks
Erik Wigger built FullMoon Autoworks slowly, then moved fast as opportunities came up. By staying ready and building a strong team he trusts, he turned a one-person operation into a respected specialty automotive business.
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Entrepreneur
Les Marchands
The partners behind Les Marchands spent years trying to convince Montreal bartenders that a good cocktail deserved better ice. They now supply premium ice to bars from Quebec City to Boston.
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Entrepreneur
Synclusiv
Drawing on 30 years of HR experience, a deep network and strong reputation, Nicole Piggott founded Synclusiv to help organizations build cultures of lasting inclusion.
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Entrepreneur
Sheepdog Brew Co.
Sheepdog Brew Co. shows how staying true to your craft – and resisting the pull of every trend – can be the smartest way to grow.
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Entrepreneur
Signé Sarah
Adaptability is at the heart of Signé Sarah. See how quick thinking has carried the business through every snag.
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Community
Twisted Indian Fusion Street Food
Priya and Andy Gogia knew the restaurant business before they opened their own. Today, Twisted Indian Street Food has more than a dozen locations.
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Introducing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Canada’s Gen Z entrepreneurs are already at work. They’re starting earlier, building alongside full-time jobs and defining success on their own terms. Our latest Small Business Poll shows what’s driving them.
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of Gen Z business owners say they are optimistic about the future of entrepreneurship in Canada
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of owners run their side business while also working a primary career
How Gen Z Define Success
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Financial Stability
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Being their own boss
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of Gen Z Canadians have thought about owning a business - more than any other generation
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of Gen Z Canadians have thought about owning a business - more than any other generation
RBC in the Community
See how we support Canada’s business owners
RBC Beyond Banking
Discover services, tools and savings to help you accelerate your business growth.
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RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards
RBC and Futurpreneur help young entrepreneurs launch their startup, awarding eight of them $10,000 each to take their business further.
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RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
For more than 30 years, RBC has sponsored Canada’s pre-eminent awards for women entrepreneurs.
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The Founders Journey
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BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program at RBC
At RBC, we’re ready to help celebrate your creative excellence by offering affordable capital and support through the BIPOC Emerging Producer Lending Program.
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