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Local small businesses struggle with CEBA repayments

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Business business The average Alberta small business is still carrying $85,000 to $100,000 worth of pandemic-related debt, according to the CFIB Published June…

July 5, 2023

Small Business

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery If you have ever been dissatisfied with your body or experienced body dysmorphic disorder and is considered cosmetic surgery you will want to listen…

June 30, 2023

Small Business

Will reduced Mastercard, Visa credit card fees help NS small business?

Small business owners in Nova Scotia are voicing mixed reactions to the federal government's announcements last week that has been negotiated lower interchange fees that businesses have to pay each…

May 25, 2023

Small Business

US March NFIB small business optimism index 90.1 vs 90.9 prior

This is the 15th straight month that the index has come below its 49-year average of 98, as business sentiment continues to dawdle to start the new year. NFIB notes…

May 17, 2023

Small Business

Small Business Bank Loan Approvals Dropped Dramatically in

NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.2% in February to 13.8% in March, according to the…

May 9, 2023

Small Business

A Freelancer of a Certain Age

Freelancing is traditionally a young person's game. It takes a certain amount of bravado and a devil-may-care attitude to throw caution to the wind and strike out on your own…

April 1, 2023