TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 02/13/13 — As Canadians celebrate Valentine-s Day tomorrow, BMO Bank of Montreal offers tips for budding entrepreneurs who are thinking about following their passion – starting a small business.
A BMO survey found that Canadian retailers have historically experienced an increase in Valentine-s Day sales of flowers, candy and jewellery.
“Small businesses are a vital part of the local community and continue to be a great opportunity for Canadians looking for a way to take charge of their financial future, bring their ideas to life and be their own boss,” said Joe Collura, Small Business Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “While being your own boss has its advantages, starting a business is not for the faint of heart, there are many issues to contemplate before jumping in – including developing a strong business plan as a foundation.”
BMO offers the following tips for small business owners:
BMO offers a number of for Canadians thinking about starting their own business.
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Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $525 billion as at October 31, 2012, and more than 46,000 employees, BMO Financial Group provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.
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