Our Research
You're passionate about your small business, and so are we. So passionate, in fact, that we've teamed up with Vision Critical to take the pulse of our nation's entrepreneurs. With GoForth's National Entrepreneurship Sentiment Survey you can see what other entrepreneurs are saying about their business, their plans for the future, our economy, and where the opportunities are for success.
National Entrepreneurship Sentiment Survey
GoForth Institute partnered with Vision Critical to create the National Entrepreneurship Sentiment Survey. Speaking with over 1,100 entrepreneurs across Canada, the survey is designed to measure areas of opportunity and growth for small business. It reveals entrepreneurs’ attitudes about their business activity, the economy and other conditions that inform the small business climate in Canada today.
It's real insight you can use, whether you have a start up business or are a seasoned entrepreneur.
Watch for our next GoForth National Entrepreneurship Sentiment Survey to see what your fellow entrepreneurs are saying about small business in Canada!
National Entrepreneurship Sentiment Survey™ highlights:
Economic Downturn
The economy has heavily influenced entrepreneurs over the past year with 59% indicating a drop in business income.
Faith in the Future
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well - 39% of our nation's entrepreneurs expect to sell more products/services in the next 12 months.
Thirst for Knowledge
The greatest concern of those thinking of starting a small business in Canada was their ability to develop business skills and operational knowledge.
Our program built by entrepreneurs
Studies show that entrepreneurs with education in entrepreneurship, or previous entrepreneurship experience, have an 80-90% chance of success with a new business - instead of a 30% chance without any training or experience.
Learn about GoForth's 100 Essential Small Business Skills™ training 
