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Almost half of the working population in Canada is employed by a small business, according to Industry Canada. As more of us work for smaller organizations, owners need their advisors like never before.

The 2012 Manulife Financial Small Business Research Report asked over 1,100 Canadian small business owners about what they need from their advisors and the challenges they face with their business, including benefits and retirement plans.

Their answers—coupled with analysis from industry veterans—reveals how advisors can provide continued value throughout the lifecycle of their relationship with their existing clients and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to secure prospects.