THE PULSE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS OWNERS

Co-produced by PROFIT Magazine and American Express, the American Express Small Business Monitor is a quarterly survey of the owner/managers of Canadian businesses with 2 to 100 employees, including members of the PROFIT 200, HOT 50 and W100 rankings. Links to PROFIT’s analysis of the survey results appear below.

Investing in Talent

A new survey shows that entrepreneurs have made skills training for staff a priority. But neglecting professional development may cost in the long run.

Controlling costs is always a smart business strategy. But the rationale for it could quickly change, suggests PROFIT’s exclusive analysis of results from the latest American Express Small Business Monitor survey

How are entrepreneurs handling the hunt for good employees? A new national survey finds they’re widening search criteria and offering low-cost perks.

A new survey reveals the best ways to tackle cash-flow challenges. But are companies giving themselves more cash-management credit than is due?