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Insights on economic trends and the impact of tax regulations.

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Expertise and updates on financial management and tax regulations.

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Launch – June 16th, 2023

The MAIN STREET JOURNAL was launched online in 2023, as a kind of Canadian, small business counterpoint to the venerable WALL STREET JOURNAL (WSJ), established in New York City in 1889.

Canada’s small businesses are smaller than most people think.  

This is true for people that work in small businesses, for policymakers, business schools, and the business press. The self-employed and other small business owners don’t ‘get no respect’ and yet about 73% of private sector employment in Canada is made up of the 2.85 million self-employed individuals, and 1.3 million small employer businesses which average less than 7 employees. 

We believe it’s time that these workers, and the small business owner-managers that employ them, got some respect. What’s more, we believe that business schools and policymakers should get out of their ivory towers and take a walk on Main Street! 

73.2 % of private sector employment is provided by small business

The Editorial Board

What Warren Buffett can Teach us about Capitalism

What Warren Buffett can Teach us about Capitalism

While Milton Friedman preaches the gospel of the free market and free trade, he ignores anything that interferes with the...

December 3, 2024
Accounting Software Market for Small Businesses in Canada

Accounting Software Market for Small Businesses in Canada

According to Market Research firm Mordor Intelligence:“The accounting software market is experiencing significant growth. As of 2024, the market size...

December 3, 2024
Please Don’t Make Them Do the Books!

Please Don’t Make Them Do the Books!

These days the conventional wisdom is that you can take someone with average intelligence and buy them a QuickBooks license....

December 3, 2024
The Myth of Free Collective Bargaining

The Myth of Free Collective Bargaining

As of 2021, approximately 74.1% of Canada's union members work in the public sector. This is significantly higher than the...

December 3, 2024
Inside Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

Inside Canada’s Healthcare Crisis

Anyone reading the headlines in Canada’s mainstream media outlets could be understandably upset about the state of Canada’s government-funded healthcare...

December 3, 2024
Trump’s Effect on Canadian Politics

Trump’s Effect on Canadian Politics

With the election of Donald Trump, Canadians should resist the temptation to be smug about the level of political debate...

December 3, 2024