Small Business

• Small businesses see crime jump in past year. What can stop the rise?

  Nearly half of Canadian small businesses reported being directly impacted by criminal activity, ranging from vandalism and break-ins to harassment, according to new data.

  Canada

  Oct 24
  
• More than half of B.C. businesses say they are impacted by rising crime

  Almost half of small businesses say they have adjusted their way of operating because of crime, while two-thirds report investing in extra security measures such as cameras.

  Crime

  Oct 24
  
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• Small businesses in Saskatchewan banking on online shopping

  According to auditing company Deloitte, online shopping is the difference maker for businesses, big or small, especially ahead of the holiday season.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Changes to B.C. anti-vandalism grants ‘good news,’ small businesses say

  Some B.C. small businesses are hailing changes to a government program that gives anti-vandalism grants after it was initially panned for having an 'onerous' application process.

  Economy

  Mar 11
• Regina produce vendors see growing demand for local foods

  Looking for homegrown produce in Saskatchewan? Local vendors in Regina are developing businesses to meet demand — even through the depths of a Prairie winter.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• B.C. loosens application rules for small business crime and vandalism grant

  The move comes after Global News reported some business owners found the application process for the Securing Small Business Rebate Program "onerous," or were unable to qualify.

  Crime

  Mar 5
• ‘Might not recover’: The struggle businesses are having to pay back pandemic loans

  As the deadline for pandemic loan repayments arrive, some small businesses owners in Atlantic Canada said they've struggled to access enough funds to pay back the full amount.

  Economy

  Jan 18
• 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
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• Community Futures Peterborough launches funding to help startups, small businesses

  The new Community Advancement Program will provide non-repayable funding of up to $5,000 for projects which boost business attraction, investment, retention and employment.

  Economy

  Jan 16
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• B.C. watchmaker faces $40K bill, deemed ineligible for pandemic loan

  The Vancouver business owner entered one wrong number when applying for $40,000 through the Canada Emergency Business Account in 2020.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2023