Key Small Business Statistics - July 2005

This semi-annual publication provides information on the most frequently asked questions pertaining to small businesses in Canada. The July 2005 issue includes information on the number of small businesses in Canada; the number of employees that work for small businesses; the number of self-employed persons and the number of firms that enter and exit. New information has been added on: The number of women entrepreneurs; The contribution of small businesses to Canada’s exports; and The contribution of small businesses to employment creation by growth firms.