Stuart McNish

“Women entrepreneurs have the potential to unlock Canada’s economy,” says Beverlee Rasmussen, a small-business expert who works with business owners helping them to overcome the myriad challenges of entrepreneurship. “The potential women bring is significant,” says Rasmussen. “However, it’s a long way off. Currently, women only account for 18.6 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses.” According to the Canadian government, “Advancing...