{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69cc1a3992d007a7658eee4e/6af361f4df8adcf3e03f90d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Behind the real impact of small business success with Shopify","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69cc1a3992d007a7658eee4e/1794335239963-d39a7448-00bf-4cc8-bca5-f2fad0c0c5da.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Alexandra Clark, VP of communications and public affairs at Shopify, joins Sean Speer to discuss her company’s new report on entrepreneurship in Canada. She explains how successful entrepreneurs create ripple effects throughout their communities through supply chains and local economic activity. Clark addresses how technology and AI are democratizing entrepreneurship by lowering barriers to entry, enabling rural businesses to compete globally, and allowing solo founders to launch successful ventures. She also outlines policy recommendations for reducing administrative burden and trade barriers facing small businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>In the time it takes to watch this interview, an estimated 266,000 orders will be placed with businesses on Shopify. Learn more about The Entrepreneur Effect report <a href=\"https://www.shopify.com/entrepreneur?term=shopify%20platform&amp;adid=709954678224&amp;campaignid=21599334886&amp;branded_enterprise=1&amp;BOID=brand&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;matchtype=p&amp;network=g&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21599334886&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADp4t0pBggFi7afJuDN1pDvyZZ4WH&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAnsvXBhCqARIsAHKgGNa6qErIYdGc2y-RkP_zmmgzLsrJ--hJhH80PdwGTbtt_VJQrSSJqEQaAs6PEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content:</p><p><br></p><p>https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)</p><p><br></p><p>https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)</p><p><br></p><p>Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada</p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en</p><p><br></p><p>CREDITS:</p><p><br></p><p>Daphne Liang - Producer and Editor</p><p><br></p><p>Sean Speer - Host</p>","author_name":"Hub Canada Media"}