Entrepreneurs in Canada : how does the crisis impact your work

Member since 14 January 2019

LoïcViP22 April 2020 18:15:32

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Hello everyone,

As the world comes to a halt, we wanted to hear from the entrepreneurs in Canada.
While new challenges arise from the current context, we think this is a good time to share your story, especially if you are a business owner in Canada.
That's why we invite you to answer the following questions:

What is your industry and the size of your company located in Canada?

How does the crisis impact you, financially, economically and personally? On the other hand, have you seen new business opportunities emerge?

Have you managed to set up a teleworking approach? If so, how was the transition?

Have you had to take difficult measures? Do you mind sharing them with us and tell us what you learnt from them?

Do you have any advice to give or practices that you have put in place that you would like to keep at the end of the crisis?

We thank you for your participation and wish you a good day

Stay safe,

Loïc

debbio New member

Member since 07 April 2020

debbioNew member04 May 2020 12:52:39

Hi Loïc, great topic.

I work as an audiovisual technician, so my company had to shut down as soon as the pandemic started. I haven’t done since March 18th.

Because I’m on a work permit, and because of the gravity of the situation, I wasn’t sure if I could get the benefits from the government. I thought, why would they give money to someone on a work permit? You’re here to work, and if you can’t work, you can leave. But the reality ended up being quite different.
Anyway, with that fear, I decided that I had to take care of myself, so I started learning new skills with the goal of creating an online business.

I came across an online program that teaches you affiliate marketing. With the skills I learned and with my new mindset, I launched a podcast! So far, I interviewed four people, and it was so much fun. Especially interviewing people that reached out to me on socials. Because I don’t know them, makes the interview even more interesting.

I absolutely love it, and I hope that one day I will be able to do this full time.

So for me, not be able to work was a blessing. If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t be where I am right now, in a very happy place!

Thanks Loïc, to let me share my experience.

asela28sl Contributor

Member since 05 February 2016

asela28slContributor18 November 2020 00:56:57

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debbio wrote:
Hi Loïc, great topic.

I work as an audiovisual technician, so my company had to shut down as soon as the pandemic started. I haven’t done since March 18th.

Because I’m on a work permit, and because of the gravity of the situation, I wasn’t sure if I could get the benefits from the government. I thought, why would they give money to someone on a work permit? You’re here to work, and if you can’t work, you can leave. But the reality ended up being quite different.
Anyway, with that fear, I decided that I had to take care of myself, so I started learning new skills with the goal of creating an online business.

I came across an online program that teaches you affiliate marketing. With the skills I learned and with my new mindset, I launched a podcast! So far, I interviewed four people, and it was so much fun. Especially interviewing people that reached out to me on socials. Because I don’t know them, makes the interview even more interesting.

I absolutely love it, and I hope that one day I will be able to do this full time.

So for me, not be able to work was a blessing. If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t be where I am right now, in a very happy place!

Thanks Loïc, to let me share my experience.

Hello mate,
I'm a freelance software engineer. would you be able share about the situation you are facing now in Canada? I think to set up an online web development business. How do you feel about that? Also tried PNP program to immigrate but still no luck.