Small businesses and entrepreneurs critically important to Canadian economy: Ernst & Young

Sources available to offer insights for Small Business Week (October 14-20)

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Canadian small businesses and entrepreneurs are leading the way when it comes to stimulating economic growth, and Ernst & Young advisors are right there with them.

"Small businesses and entrepreneurs generate the big ideas that drive innovation and growth," says Colleen McMorrow, Ernst & Young's Canadian Leader of Entrepreneurial Services. "They take risks that help create jobs and generate wealth. They push the economy forward. And they invest in communities across the country."

A world leader in advising, guiding and recognizing entrepreneurs at every stage of the business life cycle, Ernst & Young can break down the issues and opportunities small businesses are facing right now, including:

• How current economic trends affect small businesses
  
• How to tackle common operating challenges
  
• How to develop human capital
  
• Strategies for securing financing
  
• How to manage cash flow
  
• How to forecast revenue and plan for growth
  

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SOURCE: Ernst & Young

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