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Women in Business

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Women are reshaping the Canadian business landscape, contributing billions of dollars to the economy. At RBC, we are committed to gender parity, empowering women entrepreneurs with a wealth of resources, online tools, and services beyond banking. Whether you’re a seasoned businesswoman, an aspiring small business owner, a young entrepreneur, or a newcomer to Canada, we are here to help you with funding, finances, mentoring, and setting up for success.

Get Started: Resources for Women in Business

Mentorship
and
Community

Connect and Learn How to Grow Your Business

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Starting and Growing Your Business

Banking Solutions and Business Advice to Help You Get Started

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Exclusive Offers and Business Partnerships for RBC Clients

RBC Beyond Banking offers clients access to useful products and services across a range of sectors to help accelerate your business growth.

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Your Top Questions on Business Banking Answered

A business is considered a separate legal entity that requires a business bank account. At RBC, this also applies to a sole proprietor operating under their own name.

It's smart to have a business account for several reasons:

  • Show suppliers, vendors, investors and customers that your business is legitimate
  • Track and control your business expenses and keep them separate from personal transactions for convenient bookkeeping
  • Easily send and receive business-related payments—for example, pay bills, deposit funds and send transfers
  • Simplify your tax filing at the end of the year with all your business transactions in one place—plus, you can deduct business account fees as a business expense
  • Access exclusive services and offers available only to RBC business clients
  • May help you qualify for a business credit card if and when you need one

There's no minimum balance needed to open most RBC business accounts and your account could include a higher overdraft limit than your personal account.

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Yes, we do! We sponsor pitch competitions and offer grants through the RBC Foundation. The Foundation is a registered charity that offers grants and donations for various purposes, including helping youth prepare for the workforce, protecting our environment, supporting entrepreneurs in artistic industries, etc.
RBC supports women entrepreneurs through funding and financial solutions, along with mentorship programs, networking events and educational resources. Our relationship managers are dedicated to understanding the unique business and financial goals of women entrepreneurs. Connect with us to to set up a chat with an advisor!
Visit our Business Solutions section where you can find tailored resources catered to various stages of business, industries you might operate in, and your entrepreneurial background. Additionally, our relationship managers are here to help you navigate your options. Connect with us to talk to our relationship managers!
Yes! RBC Beyond Banking offers clients access to useful products and services to help you start and grow your business – from business registration to marketing support, mentorship to financing, government grants to payroll. And much more!
Yes! You are welcome to apply to multiple funding opportunities depending on your needs. Visit our Funding Your Business section to discover the right solutions for you
RBCx is our platform supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech industry. RBCx offers a mentorship program for women entrepreneurs and is a sponsor of StandUp Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in majority women-owned tech companies. Check out the community partners section for more information.
Yes, we offer funding programs specifically designed for start-ups. Check out the Funding Your Business section to explore resources designed for early-stage businesses.

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