small business
COVID-19 may turn back the clock on women’s entrepreneurship
Female entrepreneurs in Canada have been heavily impacted by the pandemic
Small business confidence increases slightly in June: CFIB
Many fear future COVID-19 outbreaks could renew closures and interruptions.
Customer experience will help retailers overcome the financial hit from coronavirus
When COVID-19 put a stop to physical retail, many small- and medium-sized businesses moved their business online
Remote work: Employers are taking over our living spaces and passing on costs
Who will benefit if working from home becomes the post-pandemic norm?
American Express Canada launches campaign to support small business revival in Canada
More than half of Canadian business owners say they need a sharp recovery for their business to remain viable
Trudeau pushes wage subsidy as another small business program delayed
CEBA to include companies with payrolls of less than $20,000 and with non-deferrable expenses.
Small businesses face troubling return to ‘normal’ from pandemic
Frustration over confusing messages, staggered deadlines for financial and rent support, and a lack of clarity around COVID-19 support systems.
Canada’s economic recovery needs a small business rebound
RBC releases a five-point plan to help small business pivot to a post-pandemic economy.
44% of small firms now fully open, normal sales for only 15%: CFIB
Latest survey shows many regional and sectoral differences remain and some sectors.
Small business confidence is rising, but half are in bad shape: CFIB
39% of manufacturers describe the general state of their business health as bad.
25% of small businesses impacted negatively by rail blockades: CFIB
Survey says companies have lost an average of $60,000 since the start of the disruptions.
CFIB issues priorities for upcoming federal budget
Taxes related to business succession, carbon tax and payroll taxes top the SME priority list.
Small business optimism is weak in January: CFIB
Businesses across Canada are moderating their expectations for the year ahead.
Ryerson University organizations launch cybersecurity accelerator
Initiative is billed as Canada’s first commercial accelerator specifically designed for scale-up companies in cybersecurity and related fields.
Startup Edmonton announces collaboration with Microsoft
Community of companies will benefit from Microsoft for Startups expertise and resources.
