Alberta Small Business

• Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB

  Canadian Federation of Independent Business data showed two thirds of Alberta small businesses are still working to pay off debt incurred over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 29, 2022
  
• High gas prices impacting small business in southern Alberta

  Sky high fuel prices continue to take their toll on consumers and businesses alike. The price increase is hitting those who depend on transportation to operate extra hard

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2022
  
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• Businesses press Trudeau to focus on pandemic recovery in election’s aftermath

  Pandemic recovery was the number one issue in the election for business owners like Laser City's owner Brittany Anderson.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2021
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• Small business confidence riding high in Alberta: CFIB report

  A new survey released by the Canadian Federation of Independent business shows that confidence is high when it comes to getting small businesses back to pre-pandemic levels.

  Economy

  Jul 31, 2021
• Calgary staple opens 2 new locations amid economic downturn and pandemic

  While many businesses have been struggling to survive during an economic downturn and pandemic, Lina's Italian Market has managed to thrive.

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2021
• Alberta extends COVID-19 financial aid program for small, medium-sized businesses

  Alberta is launching the next phase of funding to help keep small and medium-sized businesses solvent during the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
• Calgary bar makes ‘tough decision’ to shut down as Alberta COVID-19 cases grow

  Some Alberta businesses say they've had to make some hard decisions, feeling the province hasn't gone far enough to protect the public from COVID-19.

  Consumer

  Nov 16, 2020
• Low sales, fewer customers creating dire situation for Alberta small businesses: CFIB ​

  According to the CFIB, just 23 per cent of Alberta small businesses said sales had returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Expert offers a COVID-19 action plan for small Edmonton businesses

  Kim Drever, MNP's regional tax leader for the Edmonton region, offers some practical advice for small business owners.

  Canada

  May 8, 2020
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• New program aims to help Alberta’s immigrant small business owners

  The Immigrant Entrepreneur Program - developed by Business Link - will include training and resources that address the needs of immigrants who are starting a small business in Alberta.

  Economy

  Aug 22, 2018