MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 19, 2011 /CNW/ - Small businesses earn high respect among Canadians, according to results of a survey issued today. An overwhelming 94 per cent said they admire entrepreneurs, while 92 per cent would approve of their child or immediate family member starting their own business.
The study, titled Perspectives on Small Business in Canada, is based on a survey of 1,160 small businesses, and includes a separate general-population survey of 2,028 adult Canadians. The surveys were commissioned through the Angus Reid Forum by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), HP Canada and Intel Canada.
Small business is the second-most respected institution behind farmers, most of whom are small businesses themselves. The survey also found that 95 per cent of Canadians value the products, services and personal attention that they get from a small business. Importantly, an impressive 98 per cent of Canadians surveyed say small business is important to Canada's future.
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