The past 19 months have been difficult for many small businesses in Nova Scotia and across the country. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggests as many as one in six businesses may end up closing over the next two years. People are discussing how some entrepreneurs are dealing with the extreme challenges and others with the potential opportunities as the world recovers from the pandemic. Matt Symes is the CEO of Sympli Works. He's also been named as the 2021 Business Person of the Year by the Halifax and Area Chamber of Commerce. In this conversation, he shares his thoughts during Small Business Week and explains the importance of self-reflection.