Your thoughts on winning the CanadianSME National Business Award
This award is testament to the success we have had in our vision: to level the playing field for small businesses. Too many small businesses fail, not because they lacked passion or drive, but because they ran out of cash and never had access to the financial expertise that could have helped them grow sustainably. That’s the gap we are here to close. We believe small businesses deserve proactive insights, financial clarity, and strategic advice, the kind that’s usually reserved for Fortune 500 companies. Beyond the numbers, we also advocate for small businesses in the media and in policy discussions.
A special message or advice to small business owners
We are truly humbled to be recognized among so many inspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers who are redefining what it means to build a business in Canada today. We use our platform to elevate our voices, push for better support structures, and challenge systems that unfairly favour larger players. Because every time a small business thrives, it creates jobs, builds community, and drives innovation in a way that ripples far beyond its balance sheet. To the small business community, this award is for you. You are the backbone of our economy, and we are proud to be in your corner.
Vistance Accounting
Daryl Ching is the Founder and Owner of Vistance Accounting, a full-service accounting and financial advisory firm supporting small and mid-sized businesses across Canada. With over a decade of experience in investment banking, Daryl began his career at RBC Capital Markets, structuring multi-billion-dollar transactions, before moving to boutique firms where he led a range of debt and equity financings across diverse asset classes.
