{"id":2870,"date":"2026-11-10T21:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2026-11-10T21:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:59:50","slug":"from-big-ideas-to-lasting-impact-how-rbc-and-futurpreneur-are-supporting-canadas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/stories-insights\/from-big-ideas-to-lasting-impact-how-rbc-and-futurpreneur-are-supporting-canadas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"From big ideas to lasting impact: How RBC and Futurpreneur are supporting Canada&#8217;s next generation of entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7474a79d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;background-color:#f3f4f5;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<h2 id=\"h-too-long-didn-t-read\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Too Long, Didn\u2019t Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-86d09332-0177-42b6-9f7c-d8c5e6456740\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">RBC and Futurpreneur are helping young Canadians turn their business ideas into reality through access to financing, mentorship and practical resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Entrepreneurs like Andreane Viau of Cycled and Maria Munoz of Planted Souls demonstrate how early financial support can help launch businesses and support long-term growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Since 2020, the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards have provided $480,000 to 48 young entrepreneurs across Canada, including eight recipients in 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">RBC and RBC Foundation recently announced a renewed commitment of more than $70 million over five years to Futurpreneur, helping more young and Indigenous entrepreneurs start and grow businesses across Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-turning-ideas-into-opportunity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Turning Ideas into Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Montreal entrepreneur Andreane Viau recognized a gap in women&#8217;s health and nutrition research, she saw an opportunity to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That idea led her to create Cycled Inc., a hormonal-intelligence platform that combines women\u2019s cycle phase and symptoms to deliver personalized, science-backed nutrition recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor decades, nutrition research has been conducted without taking the female menstrual cycle into account,\u201d said Viau. \u201cCycled puts this information in women\u2019s hands so they can understand their hormones and take control of their energy, mood and health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viau participated in Futurpreneur&#8217;s free Rock My Business workshop series, supported by RBC Foundation, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop the skills and confidence to launch their businesses and prepare for the changing world of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viau represents one of 48 young Canadian entrepreneurs across Canada who have received the RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards since 2020 \u2014 a program that has provided $480,000 to its recipients, including eight in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Andrenane-Viau.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=683\" alt=\"Andreane Viau, founder of Cycled, a hormonal-intelligence platform\" class=\"wp-image-2875\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670020843815136;width:262px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Andrenane-Viau.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Andrenane-Viau.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Andrenane-Viau.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Andrenane-Viau.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Andreane Viau, founder of Cycled, a hormonal-intelligence platform, recieved a 2026 RBC Rock My Business Youth Entrepreneur Award to launch the app.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of this year&#8217;s recipients, Viau received $10,000 to help launch Cycled, with plans to invest the funding in marketing initiatives to attract users to the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe RBC award is going entirely into Cycled\u2019s launch,\u201d said Viau. \u201cFirst, a launch campaign with content creators and our community to bring in our first users, then a paid acquisition campaign. Concretely, it accelerates us toward our first milestone: 3,000 paying subscribers within 90 days of launch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-from-nbsp-opportunity-nbsp-to-nbsp-lasting-nbsp-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From&nbsp;Opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;Lasting&nbsp;Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While&nbsp;Andreane&nbsp;Viau&nbsp;is&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;to&nbsp;launch&nbsp;Cycled,&nbsp;the&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;of&nbsp;past&nbsp;RBC&nbsp;Rock&nbsp;My&nbsp;Business recipients demonstrate how early support can help entrepreneurs turn their ambitions into growing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For&nbsp;Maria&nbsp;Munoz,&nbsp;that&nbsp;journey&nbsp;began&nbsp;in&nbsp;2021,&nbsp;when&nbsp;she&nbsp;received&nbsp;a&nbsp;$10,000&nbsp;RBC&nbsp;Rock&nbsp;My&nbsp;Business Award to help launch Planted Souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specializing in custom plant designs for homes, offices, events and workshops, Planted Souls has continued to evolve since launching in 2021, adapting its services to meet the changing needs of its clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While&nbsp;Planted&nbsp;Souls&nbsp;has&nbsp;since&nbsp;transitioned&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;its&nbsp;original&nbsp;storefront,&nbsp;Munoz&nbsp;credits&nbsp;the&nbsp;RBC award helping her create an experience that established lasting relationships with customers and other businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am proud of how much Planted Souls has grown and evolved over the past five years,\u201d said Munoz. \u201cWhen I started, I had an idea of what I wanted the business to be, but I have learned to be open to change and let me clients guide that journey. I have listened to what people are looking for and have found ways to adapt my services and explore different opportunities. I am proud of my ability to pivot, keep learning, and find new ways to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Maria Munoz, 2021 RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Award recipient\" class=\"wp-image-2876\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg 4472w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Maria-2.jpg?resize=2048,2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Maria Munoz received a RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Award in 2021.&nbsp; Today, her business Planted &nbsp;Souls continues to help individuals and communities discover the transformative power of plants<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Munoz continues to reflect on the importance of that early recognition and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe funding was valuable to my business in that it helped me make my storefront experience that much more magical for my customers, now turned clients,\u201d said Munoz. \u201cAlthough the business has transitioned away from a storefront location, Planted Souls has continued to work with and maintain long lasting business relationships with clients and other small businesses that were brought in through the shop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-building-on-a-longstanding-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building on a Longstanding Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories like those of Viau and Munoz highlight the role that access to funding, mentorship and business resources can play in helping young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 30 years, Futurpreneur Canada has helped young Canadians launch and grow their businesses, providing financing, mentorship and resources to support them along their entrepreneurial journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Futurpreneur celebrated its 30th anniversary in October, RBC announced a renewed commitment of more than $70 million over five years, building on its longstanding collaboration with the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this expanded collaboration, RBC and Futurpreneur aim to equip more than 25,000 young and Indigenous entrepreneurs with skills and training, while supporting the launch of more than 2,350 businesses through financing and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Sean Amato-Gauci, Group Head, RBC Commercial Banking at Futurpreneur\u2019s National Office\" class=\"wp-image-2878\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499294903157107;width:334px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/en\/stronger-communities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/11\/Futurpreneur_101626_0413.png?resize=1536,1025 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sean Amato-Gauci, Group Head, RBC Commercial Banking at Futurpreneur\u2019s National Office<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sean Amato-Gauci, Group Head, RBC Commercial Banking, visited Futurpreneur National Offices, to celebrate RBC\u2019s renewed commitment.&nbsp; Through the expanded partnership, RBC and Futurpreneur aim to support the launch of more than 2,350 businesses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Canada&#8217;s future depends on a new generation of young entrepreneurs building and growing their businesses right here at home,\u201d said Sean Amato-Gauci, Group Head, RBC Commercial Banking. \u201cThrough this collaboration with Futurpreneur, we&#8217;re providing the financing, mentorship, and practical support they need to succeed &#8212; because the founders we back today will be the leaders who carry Canada forward for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-looking-to-the-future\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking to the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Canada faces a generational shift in business ownership, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs is increasingly important. With 76% of Canadian business owners planning to retire over the next decade<sup>1<\/sup>, helping young Canadians access the resources to start or take over businesses will play an important role in Canada&#8217;s economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help more young Canadians access support at different stages of their entrepreneurial journeys, RBC&#8217;s expanded collaboration with Futurpreneur will help support three key programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these initiatives will help more young Canadians overcome barriers to entrepreneurship, pursue their ambitions and build businesses that contribute to stronger communities and Canada&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-9ca3bbe3-827f-4b9d-9c7b-a6e0cfca2448\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\"><strong>Under 30 (U30) Startup Program:<\/strong>&nbsp;Helping young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into businesses through access to financing, mentorship and practical resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\"><strong>Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program:<\/strong>&nbsp;Providing tailored financing, mentorship and culturally relevant business support to help young Indigenous entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\"><strong>RBC Rock My Business Workshops and Awards:<\/strong>&nbsp;Helping aspiring entrepreneurs build financial literacy, develop business plans and access funding to bring their ideas to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newsroom\/news\/article.html?article=126166\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-adaa5804\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"RBC&apos;s expanded partnership with Futurpreneur\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">RBC&#8217;s expanded partnership with Futurpreneur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>RBC support for charities and nonprofits is provided by Royal Bank of Canada and RBC Foundation, which are separate entities and make their funding decisions independently.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-accordion accordion\" id=\"&quot;accordionSet1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-titlee9a29770\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordione9a29770\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-e9a29770\" aria-controls=\"accordione9a29770\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;What\u00a0is\u00a0RBC&apos;s\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with\u00a0Futurpreneur?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>What\u00a0is\u00a0RBC&#8217;s\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with\u00a0Futurpreneur?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordione9a29770\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-titlee9a29770\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RBC&nbsp;and RBC Foundation has&nbsp;a&nbsp;longstanding&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;with&nbsp;Futurpreneur&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;young&nbsp;entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. In October 2026, RBC and RBC Foundation announced a renewed commitment of more than $70 million over five years to expand access to financing, mentorship, skills training and other business resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-titleb7fd6b51\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordionb7fd6b51\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-b7fd6b51\" aria-controls=\"accordionb7fd6b51\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;What\u00a0are\u00a0the\u00a0RBC\u00a0Rock\u00a0My\u00a0Business\u00a0Start-Up\u00a0Awards?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>What\u00a0are\u00a0the\u00a0RBC\u00a0Rock\u00a0My\u00a0Business\u00a0Start-Up\u00a0Awards?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordionb7fd6b51\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-titleb7fd6b51\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RBC Rock My Business Start-Up Awards recognize aspiring young entrepreneurs who have participated in Futurpreneur\u2019s free Rock My Business workshop series, supported by RBC Foundation. Each year, eight recipients receive funding to help bring their business ideas to life.&nbsp; Since 2020, the awards have provided $480,000 to 48 entrepreneurs across Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-title5310f5cc\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordion5310f5cc\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-5310f5cc\" aria-controls=\"accordion5310f5cc\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;How\u00a0will\u00a0RBC&apos;s\u00a0expanded\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0support\u00a0young\u00a0entrepreneurs?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>How\u00a0will\u00a0RBC&#8217;s\u00a0expanded\u00a0collaboration\u00a0with\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0support\u00a0young\u00a0entrepreneurs?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordion5310f5cc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title5310f5cc\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the expanded collaboration, RBC , RBC Foundation and &nbsp;Futurpreneur aim to equip more than 25,000 young and Indigenous entrepreneurs with skills and training, while supporting the launch of more than 2,350 businesses through financing and mentorship.&nbsp; The collaboration will support the Under 30 Startup Program, Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program and RBC Rock My Business Workshops and Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-collapsible-panel\"><div class=\"accordion-panel\"><button id=\"accordion-title8ac31256\" class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#accordion8ac31256\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordionSet1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-8ac31256\" aria-controls=\"accordion8ac31256\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"collapsible closed\" data-dig-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Why\u00a0is\u00a0supporting\u00a0young\u00a0entrepreneurs\u00a0important\u00a0to\u00a0Canada&apos;s\u00a0future?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" action-closed=\"collapsible closed\" action-opened=\"collapsible open\"><div><strong>Why\u00a0is\u00a0supporting\u00a0young\u00a0entrepreneurs\u00a0important\u00a0to\u00a0Canada&#8217;s\u00a0future?<\/strong><\/div><\/button><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"accordion8ac31256\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title8ac31256\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 76% of Canadian business owners planning to retire over the next decade, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs is increasingly important.&nbsp; RBC and RBC Foundation\u2019s renewed commitment of more than $70 million over five years is intended to support new business creation, economic growth and stronger communities as that generational shift in ownership takes place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-legal-collapsible disclaimer\" aria-label=\"Legal Disclaimers\"><div class=\"section-inner\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapseDisclaimer\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseDisclaimer\" data-dig-id=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship-2870-f6c0e88f\" data-dig-category=\"LP-CareerDevelopment-Entrepreneurship\" data-dig-action=\"legal close\" data-dig-label=\"legal close\" action-closed=\"legal close\" action-opened=\"legal open\" label-close=\"legal open\" label-open=\"legal close\"><span>Footnotes<\/span><span>Hide Footnotes<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapseDisclaimer\"><div class=\"collapse-inner\"><div class=\"table-wpr\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-disclaimer-block\"><div class=\"table-row\" id=\"legal-1\"><div class=\"table-cell\"><span class=\"offscreen\">Legal Disclaimer<\/span><sup>1<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"table-cell\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over $2 trillion in business assets are at stake as majority of small business owners plan to exit their business over the next decade. 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