{"id":76474,"date":"2023-09-26T10:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=76474"},"modified":"2025-03-06T10:35:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:35:48","slug":"rbc-small-business-poll-reveals-canadians-are-turning-to-entrepreneurship-for-financial-security-and-career-autonomy","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/right-sized-business-advice\/small-business\/rbc-small-business-poll-reveals-canadians-are-turning-to-entrepreneurship-for-financial-security-and-career-autonomy\/","title":{"rendered":"RBC Small Business Poll reveals Canadians are turning to entrepreneurship for financial security and career autonomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/entrepreneur\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Entrepreneur<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">RBC Small Business Poll reveals Canadians are turning to entrepreneurship for financial security and career autonomy<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By RBC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/image-1200x720-16.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" 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for financial security and career autonomy &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/right-sized-business-advice\/small-business\/rbc-small-business-poll-reveals-canadians-are-turning-to-entrepreneurship-for-financial-security-and-career-autonomy\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/right-sized-business-advice\/small-business\/rbc-small-business-poll-reveals-canadians-are-turning-to-entrepreneurship-for-financial-security-and-career-autonomy\/\">\n          <img 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href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newsroom\/news\/article.html?article=125832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newsroom\/news\/article.html?article=125832&amp;_gl=1*1unbe7x*_ga*MzU1MzU3NzE4LjE2NTY5NDM2MDg.*_ga_89NPCTDXQR*MTY5NjU5ODk4MC40NC4xLjE2OTY2MDMwNzUuNTkuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.174273578.927134403.1696336544-355357718.1656943608\" data-dig-id=\"LP-76474-98af5060\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"RBC Small Business Poll\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">RBC Small Business Poll<\/a>, there is a diverse set of factors driving Canadians to small business ownership. 65% of business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs shared that ownership is the next logical step following a peak in their career, while 91% of them feel that business ownership offers a proactive way to strengthen their financial security and prepare for retirement. Over a third of business owners, meanwhile, indicated that starting a business mid-career is an ideal time to pursue a side venture and pursue a passion or hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe survey reveals a strong sentiment among Canadians regarding small business ownership. It\u2019s not just about embarking on a new path; it signifies a forward-thinking approach to securing one\u2019s financial future while advancing professionally,\u201d says Don Ludlow, Vice President of Small Business, Partnerships &amp; Strategy, RBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Canadians are turning to entrepreneurship for various reasons, it\u2019s clear that mid-career transitions to business ownership are becoming increasingly attractive, as the concept of being your own boss offers professional, financial and personal benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Oct_2023_RBC_Small_Business_Poll__282_29.png?w=282\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Oct_2023_RBC_Small_Business_Poll__282_29.png 550w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Oct_2023_RBC_Small_Business_Poll__282_29.png?resize=83,300 83w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Oct_2023_RBC_Small_Business_Poll__282_29.png?resize=282,1024 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tk-spacer id-179175c9-c18a-40f9-9d7e-0578b9742570\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse4275615a\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse4275615a\" data-dig-id=\"LP-76474-4275615a\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Details\"><div>Details<\/div><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse4275615a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>Canadians are turning to entrepreneurship to fulfill financial, career and life aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>94% of business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs say being their own boss is the main incentive for entrepreneurship, viewing business ownership as their next move towards professional growth, financial security and personal fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a diverse set of factors driving Canadians to small business ownership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-roman-lower-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Career\/Professional Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>63% of Canadians business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs polled say ownership is the next logical step following a career peak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Rises to 71% in respondents among those aged 35- 54 yrs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Financial Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>92% agree business ownership offers a proactive way to strengthen their financial security and prepare for retirement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Family Influences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>47% had or have a family history of entrepreneurship, which has provided them with a viable path to business ownership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians are increasingly seeing entrepreneurship as a proactive strategy to strengthen financial security and prepare for retirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chief aim for my small business is \/ would be to create a source of income on which I can support myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2023: 91%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2022: 77%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the rising cost of living, one income isn\u2019t as viable of an option as it used to be and a \u201cside hustle\u201d provides a secondary income that gives me more financial freedom and security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2023: 88%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2022: 78%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have started\/want to start a small business or side hustle because I am planning for my future or preparing for impending retirement and want an additional income stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2023: 76%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>2022: 56%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Desire for entrepreneurship soars in Quebec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A high drive for business ownership in Quebec points to a thriving entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem where Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois are increasingly looking to convert passion projects into side hustles, continuing or considering entering family businesses, or seeing entrepreneurship as a logical next step to thrive in their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am exploring ways to make money from a passion project or hobby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>National: 79%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Quebec: 94%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I have\/had a family history of entrepreneurship showing a viable path to business ownership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>National: 47%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Quebec: 59%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I peaked in my role\/job and small business ownership was\/is the next step to thrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>National: 65%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Quebec: 80%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>About the survey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RBC Small Business Poll was conducted by Ipsos Canada from August 1-8, 2023. A total of 1,500 surveys were self-completed online by Canadian adults (Age 18+), represented in six different regions (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan\/Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada). Representative sample results are weighted to reflect the Canadian population. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is accurate to within \u00b13 percentage points had all Canadian adults been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population represented. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to, coverage error, and measurement error.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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