Like we do every Small Business Month, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate you, the incredible small business owners who form the backbone of our communities. You are the dreamers, the doers, the risk-takers, and the everyday heroes who show up—day after day—with passion, perseverance, and purpose.
Running a small business is no small feat. It takes courage to pursue a vision, determination to face uncertainty, and resilience to keep going, especially in the face of challenges that can often feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a local bakery, a family-run repair shop, or an online boutique—every small business brings something uniquely valuable to the table.
You wear many hats. You’re the CEO, the accountant, the customer service rep, the marketer, (sometimes even the janitor) and the shipper or logistics manager. You work late, you sacrifice weekends, and you keep going because you believe in what you’re building. And that belief is what inspires all of us.
This is why UPS continues to do all that we can to help you grow. From our weekend services, tracking technology, shipping discounts and our incredible Ambassador team, we are here to help. I also enjoy attending events like the CanadianSME Summit to speak face-to face about your needs, challenges and hopes.
To every small business owner out there: thank you. Thank you for your hard work, your creativity, your leadership, and your commitment to your communities. This Small Business Month, here’s to you—and all the powerful steps you take every day to make a big difference.
Paul Gaspar
Director of Small Business UPS® Canada
Paul Gaspar was appointed director of small business for UPS Canada in 2011. His role is to educate and guide small businesses in Canada on ways to better leverage UPS’ tools to help them grow and expand both domestically and internationally. With his team of small business ambassadors, he empowers small business owners to determine the best mix of customized services, technologies and innovations available to them.
Paul’s career with UPS began in 1991 in operations which progressed to eight roles in five different functions. Through these roles, he discovered a passion for working with small businesses and helping them thrive. He now leverages his growing network of entrepreneurs and the focused learnings of SME supply chains to improve the success rate of small businesses looking to scale and go global. He’s been a leader and mentor within the Startup Community since 2015 with an unwavering commitment to support entrepreneurs across Canada.
Paul obtained a degree in Economics from York University.
