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Solo freelancers earn no more than salaried workers and report lower well-being, according to a new study following nearly 13,000 people from their teens to their 50s. (Unsplash+)

Being your own boss doesn’t always pay off: What 30 years of data reveal

With entrepreneurial ambitions at an eight-year high in Canada, new research suggests the structure of a business matters more than the decision to start one.
“Out of the box” offsite working can be beneficial for companies where innovation is concerned. Ground picture/Shutterstock

Why keeping collaborative remote work environment options open is key for business innovation

Companies have a lot to gain from implementing external corporate innovation programs such as sending their employees on work placements in open labs.
Many rural food businesses, like Daily Loaf Bakery in Hamburg, Pa., rely on farmers markets to reach customers. Susan L. Angstadt/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images

Young food entrepreneurs are changing the face of rural America

A few important dynamics are making it easier for young people to launch businesses in rural towns – especially food businesses.
Entrepreneurship is about developing the right mindset, managing risk, cultivating support systems and learning to adapt when things don’t go as planned. (Pexels)

Tips for starting a business in Canada, according to entrepreneurs who have done it

Entrepreneurship in Canada is evolving as founders navigate multiple challenges. Canadian entrepreneurs shed light on common pitfalls and strategies for success.
A ‘pirate organization’ must acquire legitimacy to gain more mainstream acceptance. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock

‘Piracy’ to legitimacy: how companies like French ride‑hailing platform Heetch can make their mark

The case of the start-up can be seen as an example of how a ‘pirate organization’ operating in legal limbo transitions to a more established company.
More than 50 percent of US tech startup founders have previous experience in other companies. The work cultures of those former employers are not always easy to shake off. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock

Tech startup culture is not as innovative as founders may think

Founders often carry over aspects of old workplace culture into new businesses.
When government-supported businesses fail, they attract criticism from both political opponents and the media. (Shutterstock)

Government investments in failed tech ventures aren’t a waste of taxpayer money

The value of government investments in tech ventures is not solely determined by whether the funded company becomes commercially successful.
Daymond John and Tracee Ellis Ross attend Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater on Oct. 22, 2022, in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty Images

Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers

Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to capitalize on their ventures.

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