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• Provinces must do more to nix alcohol trade barriers: CFIB

  Most small business owners want governments to prioritize removing barriers, according to a new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

  Economy

  Jul 23
  
• Confidence levels taking a hit as costs rise for local Saskatchewan businesses

  “Small business owners are trying to get back on their feet, but increased business costs keep setting them back," said Brianna Solberg, CFIB provincial affairs director.

  Canada

  Apr 26
  
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• Canada hit technical recession in 2023, small business group forecasts

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting that the economy contracted in the fourth quarter, potentially marking a technical recession.

  Economy

  Jan 23
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• The CEBA deadline is here: What that means for small business loans

  The deadline for small businesses to repay their CEBA debt and get up to $20,000 of their loans forgiven has arrived. Here's what to know.

  Money

  Jan 18
• Alberta businesses struggle to pay back CEBA loans as deadline looms

  Alberta small businesses are among many businesses across Canada unable to pay back their CEBA loans as the January 18 deadline looms.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• Alberta Chambers of Commerce warns many businesses will struggle to pay back CEBA loans by deadline

  The organization said the survey involved 500 businesses in the province.

  Money

  Jan 12
• Calgary costume shop facing possible closure following new import fees

  A longtime costume business in Calgary is fighting the federal government over new rules re-classifying costumes as clothes and then charging import duties.

  Money

  Oct 18, 2023
• Business owners struggling to pay back COVID-19 loans with rising operating costs

  Small businesses are pushing to extend the payment deadline for COVID-19 pandemic relief loans, but the federal government does not appear to be budging on the year-end deadline.

  Money

  Aug 1, 2023
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 20

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, June 20.

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Small businesses are getting a break on credit card fees starting next year

  Many Canadian small businesses will face lower fees on their credit card transactions after a deal struck between the government, Visa and Mastercard goes into effect.

  Consumer

  May 18, 2023