Introduction

Now in its 13th year, the PROFIT W100 ranking and awards program is Canada’s largest celebration of female entrepreneurs. It honours their achievements, highlight the immense benefits they create for their workforces and communities, and identifies their most effective business practices. The ranking and accompanying coverage of these entrepreneurs and their secrets of success appear annually in the November issue of PROFIT Magazine and here at PROFITguide.com.

How we rank them

The PROFIT W100 ranks applicants by a composite score that considers the size, growth rate and profitability of the companies they own and manage.

Get on the list

Earning a spot on the PROFIT W100 ranking can bring firms valuable publicity, attract new customers and investors, increase employee engagement and boost sales to new customers. They are also invited to the PROFIT W100 Idea Exchange, an exclusive networking and learning event. To nominate yourself or a successful female entrepreneur for the next ranking, click here.

Exclusive marketing opportunities

Sponsorship of the PROFIT W100 Idea Exchange gives companies face-to-face marketing opportunities with some of Canada's top female business leaders. For more sponsorship information, click here.

The 2011 ranking and coverage

Click here to access our full coverage of the 2011 PROFIT W100.