While many are familiar with the "glass ceiling," the "glass cliff is a less well-know phenomenon. Mojdeh Cox and Jenny Mitchell break down how women leaders can protect themselves and make the most of a bad situation.
Canadian policymakers and the business community must act to reverse this dangerous trend. There are many levers they can pull, but among the simplest is to increase supports for early-stage companies," writes Eli Fathi.
The award winners won’t be made public for another four months but the finalists for Businesswoman of the Year were announced this past Friday during a feel-good reception hosted by the Women’s Business Network (WBN) at its venue sponsor, Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock.
A report written by an Ottawa business professor together with Restaurants Canada and the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to temporarily freeze EI premiums as small businesses across the country continue to grapple with rising costs.
At least one Ottawa business owner says he’d like to see the city offer tax breaks to small businesses during lengthy construction projects that impact a business’s ability to operate.Â
According to Amy Friesen, founder and CEO of Tea & Toast, caregiving on its own can lead to burnout, but the risk is heightened for those in the workforce.