small business
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.
Small businesses say Trump’s stop order on China will hurt them
Revenue and profits have been hurt by the trade wars that began with Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs.
US small business slows as trade wars continue: economists
ADP and Institute for Supply Management report manufacturing activity and job growth have slowed.
Small business to get rebates for some costs of energy projects [UPDATED]
Plan should provide incentives for business to invest in energy-efficient projects – McKenna.
Tips to help small business owners choose a marketing method
Many owners find that low-tech marketing methods can work for them.
Bad review? Owners should address online reviewers’ concern
Negative reviews are likely inevitable for many companies.
Are you a small manufacturer thinking of partnering?
Here are five tips for business owners to help make the right choices.
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Morneau flooded 10,000-plus messages over controversial tax plan
In addition to the more than 21,000 e-mails submitted as part of a related public consultation process.
Critics say Morneau’s tax proposals still need work despite changes
Small business coalition urges him to postpone the income-sprinkling proposal.
Small business tax cut never promised to offset minimum wage hike: Wynne
Says the government will have to assess the impact of the wage increase as it continues to roll out.
Ontario offers small businesses relief to ease higher minimum wage
Corporate tax rate for small businesses will fall fa percentage point to 3.5%, plus other inducements.
