- Seventy-two per cent of women entrepreneurs "very confident" or "somewhat confident" about making risk-related business
decisions compared to sixty-four per cent of men - BMO provides financial planning tips for all entrepreneurs
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 27, 2016) - BMO Wealth Management today issued a report comparing male
and female entrepreneurs in a variety of categories, including confidence around risk-related decisions and the biggest
challenges they face.
According to the report, "Are there gender differences among entrepreneurs?", seventy-two per cent of female
entrepreneurs felt very confident or somewhat confident in making risk-related business decisions compared to sixty-four per cent
of male entrepreneurs.
"Decisions that involve risk can cause anxiety, especially for entrepreneurs whose personal finances may be on the line. It's
great to see that so many business owners feel confident making these types of decisions," said Chris Buttigieg, Senior Manager,
Wealth Planning Strategy, BMO Wealth Management.
When asked about their biggest challenges, entrepreneurs highlighted several areas including:
- Managing everything themselves (36 per cent overall; 37 per cent of men; 35 per cent of women)
- Growing their business (33 per cent overall; 34 per cent of men; 35 per cent of women)
- Confidence in their abilities (9 per cent overall; 8 per cent of men; 11 per cent of women)
Mr. Buttigieg added, "Entrepreneurs need to know that they don't have to manage everything on their own. Talking with experts
about financial or other matters during their business' development will help ensure they can harness their ambition, while also
enriching their personal life."
BMO offers the following financial planning tips for entrepreneurs:
Creating a Business Plan: A business plan is a great tool to help you envision how your business will
function and grow. It is also a necessary document that lenders need to review prior to lending money.
Corporately Owned Life Insurance: Life insurance can be used to protect your business in the event of loss of
control on the death of one of the owners. If that is the case, the life insurance can buy out the interest of a surviving spouse
or family member.
Sourcing Capital: Business lines of credit, business credit cards, government loans and venture capital are
all ways of sourcing capital. A financial professional can work with you to find the most suitable type of credit that fits with
your business.
Tax Planning: A tax professional can help you to enhance your personal wealth through your business by
discussing the use of corporate structures and individual pension plans.
To view a copy of the full report, please visit: www.bmo.com/wealthreports.
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About BMO Financial Group
Established in 1817, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider based in North America.
With total assets of $692 billion as of July 31, 2016, and over 45,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail
banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business
through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.