Express Entry with Small Business Experience

[jaygii]

Hello,

Can someone one give me some insights and advise regarding my situation. Currently:

• I am on an post-graduate open work permit
• I am working full-time for a company in Montreal and I reside in Montreal
• I also have a side-business generating a small income. This business is registered in Ontario in partnership with a Canadian citizen. I own majority shares (51% + ) of the said business.

I feel like I will have to leave the full-time job to attend to the business to make sure the company can handle its growth. I can do my work at my small business contributes to the years of Canadian work experience which helps me get my PR after one year of experience.

Should I still continue to work for more than a year while running the business in parallel and then apply for PR and quit my job?

or

Am I able to quit my job and continue my business and still be eligible for PR with the work experience gathered from my work at my small business?