Maplecompass

Helping You Understand Business Ownership in Canada

MapleCompass examines how business ownership actually works in Canada, and the forces that shape outcomes before time, capital, and effort are committed.

Starting a Business

Articles in this section focus on going from idea to launch and the early decisions that determine whether a business can survive beyond its first year. Topics include structure, pricing, demand validation, and risk.

Explore the Fundamentals

Buying a Business

This section covers the acquisition of existing businesses with traction. Articles explore where to find opportunities, how deals are structured in Canada and what actually determines post-acquisition performance.

Explore Acquisition Paths

Strategy & Insight

Articles here examine the underlying dynamics of business ownership. The focus is on trade-offs, and patterns that shape outcomes well before revenue, scale, or exits come into view.

Understand the Dynamics

Who is MapleCompass for?

MapleCompass is for immigrants and professionals navigating business ownership within the Canadian economic system.
It is designed for readers who want to understand how ownership actually works before deciding whether to start, buy, or wait.