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November 5, 2025

Sarah Bennetto-O’Brien, founder of The Handpie Company, has chosen measured growth for her business, which has allowed it to reflect her values, including paying long-time employees a competitive wage and keeping local suppliers.

Sarah Bennetto-O’Brien, founder of The Handpie Company, has chosen measured growth for her business, which has allowed it to reflect her values, including paying long-time employees a competitive wage and keeping local suppliers.

Entrepreneurs eschewing rapid growth say it helps them control quality and ‘the vibe’

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October 22, 2025

To create inclusive workplaces, companies need to understand women’s needs, the barriers they face, make promotions transparent and define their pathway to reach their diversity goals, experts say.

To create inclusive workplaces, companies need to understand women’s needs, the barriers they face, make promotions transparent and define their pathway to reach their diversity goals, experts say.

How some companies prioritize women in the workplace

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October 8, 2025

In November, 2023, Diana Virgovicova (middle) launched Xatoms alongside co-founders Kerem Topal Ismail Oglou (left) and Shirley Zhong (right). The tech company uses AI and quantum chemistry to discover new materials that clean polluted water.

In November, 2023, Diana Virgovicova (middle) launched Xatoms alongside co-founders Kerem Topal Ismail Oglou (left) and Shirley Zhong (right). The tech company uses AI and quantum chemistry to discover new materials that clean polluted water.

Tech for good: Entrepreneurs in tech merge innovation with social impact

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September 24, 2025

To fund her business, Main Stage Rehearsal Studios, Kelly Ng sold investment properties she owned in Toronto to buy a large warehouse space in Hamilton with her husband. Many women entrepreneurs find it challenging to get financing, so they choose to bootstrap their businesses at the beginning.

To fund her business, Main Stage Rehearsal Studios, Kelly Ng sold investment properties she owned in Toronto to buy a large warehouse space in Hamilton with her husband. Many women entrepreneurs find it challenging to get financing, so they choose to bootstrap their businesses at the beginning.

Bootstrapping a business can mean more control, but can pose challenges in planning and payroll

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September 10, 2025

For these Indigenous women, becoming entrepreneurs was about business and breaking barriers

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August 27, 2025

Stressed as an entrepreneur? Create a plan to protect your mental health

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August 13, 2025

Shelby Weaver (left) and Abby Albino (right) both have jobs based in Canada’s basketball scene and together run Mack House, a sneaker decorating studio, and Makeway, a sneaker retail store. They say starting their businesses while continuing with their full-time roles reduced the financial pressures on the business.

Shelby Weaver (left) and Abby Albino (right) both have jobs based in Canada’s basketball scene and together run Mack House, a sneaker decorating studio, and Makeway, a sneaker retail store. They say starting their businesses while continuing with their full-time roles reduced the financial pressures on the business.

How these entrepreneurs turned their side hustle into their main gig

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July 30, 2025

Jen Rogers, co-owner and brewmaster at Calgary’s Wild Winds Brewery, sought out other women brewmasters as she learned her craft and co-founded Wild Winds.

Jen Rogers, co-owner and brewmaster at Calgary’s Wild Winds Brewery, sought out other women brewmasters as she learned her craft and co-founded Wild Winds.

They benefitted from female mentors when starting their businesses. Now, these entrepreneurs are paying it forward

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July 16, 2025

Canadian women are leading the companies their families built, many in non-traditional fields, and are taking bold actions as leaders.

Canadian women are leading the companies their families built, many in non-traditional fields, and are taking bold actions as leaders.

How these women have reshaped their family companies since taking over

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July 2, 2025

Due to inflation and rising costs, Karen Danudjaja, chief executive officer and co-founder of Blume, which makes wellness drink supplements, says her company has had to absorb some higher costs – as have some of her suppliers – and she’s working on backup plans to manage any future changes.

Due to inflation and rising costs, Karen Danudjaja, chief executive officer and co-founder of Blume, which makes wellness drink supplements, says her company has had to absorb some higher costs – as have some of her suppliers – and she’s working on backup plans to manage any future changes.

As inflation and tariffs bite into business, entrepreneurs are making rapid shifts to their business models

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June 18, 2025

Kristy Miller stands with her husband Steven Miller and their two boys at The Scented Market’s 6th anniversary party. When Kristy suffered a back injury, she had to step back to heal and learned to reach out to her husband and others to keep her business booming.

Kristy Miller stands with her husband Steven Miller and their two boys at The Scented Market’s 6th anniversary party. When Kristy suffered a back injury, she had to step back to heal and learned to reach out to her husband and others to keep her business booming.

Against the odds: Lessons in resilience from Canadian women business leaders

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June 11, 2025

How Canadian women entrepreneurs are flipping the script on global trade

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September 20, 2024

Life after exit: Entrepreneurs’ advice on selling their businesses

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September 17, 2024

Laura Thompson and Connie Lo met thanks to a friend’s introduction. They clicked and co-founded Three Ships, a vegan and cruelty-free natural skincare products company.

Laura Thompson and Connie Lo met thanks to a friend’s introduction. They clicked and co-founded Three Ships, a vegan and cruelty-free natural skincare products company.

The secret every successful co-founder knows

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September 13, 2024

President of Armour Valve, Liz McBeth, poses for a photograph with the company's founder and her father, Ian Braff, at their office in Scarborough, Ont., on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail

President of Armour Valve, Liz McBeth, poses for a photograph with the company's founder and her father, Ian Braff, at their office in Scarborough, Ont., on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail

More women are taking over family businesses, but can face added scrutiny in the role

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September 10, 2024

Laura Suen, founder of Fire and Steel, which makes toy and real weaponry, says she still gets questions about who’s in charge, but she’s learned to brush off those slights.

Laura Suen, founder of Fire and Steel, which makes toy and real weaponry, says she still gets questions about who’s in charge, but she’s learned to brush off those slights.

Breaking through the boys’ club in steel, construction and beyond

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September 5, 2024

Anzie Stein founded Anzie Jewelry in Montreal in 1999 after her husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The first piece was the Lifesaver Bracelet to raise funds for colorectal cancer awareness. She works with her daughters Joanna, left, and Jaclyn, right.

Anzie Stein founded Anzie Jewelry in Montreal in 1999 after her husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The first piece was the Lifesaver Bracelet to raise funds for colorectal cancer awareness. She works with her daughters Joanna, left, and Jaclyn, right.

How these mother-daughter teams are redefining family business success

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August 28, 2024

Kristen Gale, CEO and founder of beauty bar THE TEN SPOT, faced
huge hurdles when she decided to franchise her business. But her resilience paid off as
there are now 47 locations, including several in the U.S.

Kristen Gale, CEO and founder of beauty bar THE TEN SPOT, faced
huge hurdles when she decided to franchise her business. But her resilience paid off as
there are now 47 locations, including several in the U.S.

Entrepreneurs who face adversity find resiliency is the only way forward

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August 14, 2024

Many women entrepreneurs need to use all their money to fund their businesses, and as a result they put off saving for the future and retirement.

Many women entrepreneurs need to use all their money to fund their businesses, and as a result they put off saving for the future and retirement.

The financial risks of underpaying yourself as an entrepreneur

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July 12, 2024

Sara Jónsdóttir, the founder of Revol Cares, a Vancouver-based business that makes period underwear, says as a small business owner she had to learn quickly about managing and investing money.

Sara Jónsdóttir, the founder of Revol Cares, a Vancouver-based business that makes period underwear, says as a small business owner she had to learn quickly about managing and investing money.

There’s peace of mind in taking the financial reins – even if the picture isn’t perfect

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March 7, 2024

Statues adorn the facade of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York.

Statues adorn the facade of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York.

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