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How Xenia Chen Built Threads: A Canadian Hosiery Brand Disrupting the Tights Industry

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Frustrated with flimsy, overpriced tights, Xenia Chen launched Threads in 2018 with $10K. Today, it’s a top-rated Canadian brand with 50,000+ customers, 3,000+ 5-star reviews, and a mission to reinvent hosiery for all.
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Canadian entrepreneur ambitions hit 8-Year high: RBC

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RBC poll finds 59% of Canadians want to start a business, the highest since 2017, with strong optimism and adaptability among current small business owners.
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Franchise industry in Canada continues to grow as younger entrepreneurs step in

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In 2019, the franchise industry generated $96 billion annually to the national GDP. In 2025, the CFA is projecting that it will reach $133 billion
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Nearly 2 in 3 small businesses may permanently drop Canada Post if strike resumes following vote: CFIB

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Four in five businesses still use Canada Post, according to the CFIB
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Walmart Canada sparks opportunities for homegrown businesses at inaugural Canada Growth Summit

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Walmart Canada's first Growth Summit is part of Walmart's global Growth Summit series, following similar events in the United States, Chile, India, Mexico and Africa.
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Small businesses worry about U.S.-Canada trade war impact: CFIB

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New data from CFIB found that 37% of those surveyed noticed changes in tourists’ behaviour.
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Celebrating World Franchise Day (Video)

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The CFA represents 700 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees
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CFIB May Business Barometer: Small business confidence goes up, price plans go down 

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“The optimism glass is not even half-full, it’s still fairly empty," says the CFIB.
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Canada faces potential wave of small business closures: MNP

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The average age of Canadian business owners was 53.5 in 2020, with many now approaching or already at retirement age.
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Half of small businesses no longer feel U.S. a reliable trading partner: CFIB

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The CFIB said 32% of business owners have already shifted to suppliers/markets within Canada, 27% plan to increase their investment in Canada, while 33% intend to reduce efforts in the U.S. over the next six months. 
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New report highlights women’s entrepreneurship as key to unlocking Canada’s economic potential

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Despite significant investments, women-owned businesses have made only slow progress, and Canada is falling behind other developed countries in fostering female entrepreneurship.
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Female founders drive Canada’s small business growth: GoDaddy

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A growing era for women entrepreneurs inspires other women what's possible, says GoDaddy.
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Small business confidence plummets for the third consecutive month: CFIB

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Small businesses plan to raise prices by an average of 3.1%, the highest level since April 2024, says the CFIB.
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Newcomer entrepreneurs face unique challenges in Canada: CFIB

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Securing financing, given their limited credit history in Canada is a key challenge for newcomers, says the CFIB.
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1 in 5 small business owners facing cancelled or delayed orders as Canada-U.S. tariff uncertainty continues: CFIB

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About one in five businesses say they can survive less than three months without support if tariffs hit, says the CFIB.
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For the first time ever, no Golden Scissors Award winner as governments fall short: CFIB

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Red tape hurts small businesses, slows the economy, and hinders growth, says the CFIB.
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Small business confidence continues to decline as U.S. tariffs loom: CFIB

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The CFIB is Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 100,000 members across every industry and region.
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What can Canadian entrepreneurs expect for 2025?: BDC

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The Canadian economy is expected to grow by around 1.5% for the year, said the BDC.
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VIDEO: Canadian franchise industry poised for growth

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The Canadian franchise industry is gearing up for a transformative year full of significant economic challenges and emerging opportunities.
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