This paper explores the financial characteristics of successful Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It asks whether industry membership and early growth history play a role in shaping these financial characteristics. Industry comparisons are based on production activity and...

Ce document porte sur les caracteristiques financieres des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) canadiennes prosperes.

This paper explores the financial characteristics of successful Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME). It asks whether industry membership and early growth history play a role in shaping these financial characteristics. Our study reveals a strong correlation between capital...