Small Business

• Businesses seeing drop in US customers during holiday season amid tariffs

  Businesses outside the United States, including in Canada, are seeing a drop in American customers during the holidays because of the added costs from tariffs and other fees.

  Consumer

  Nov 26
  
• Canada Post, teacher strikes a double-whammy for some Alberta businesses

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the uncertainty of rotating postal strikes, paired with a teachers strike in Alberta, is still a problem for businesses.

  Economy

  Oct 10
  
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• Duty-free shipping to U.S. ends Friday. Canadian businesses are ‘fearful’

  With the removal of current de minimis exemptions in the United States, Canadian business owners are bracing for more challenges from the trade war, including higher costs.

  Consumer

  Aug 27
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• Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

  Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

  Canada

  Jul 2
• Saskatchewan businesses prepare for potential Canada Post strike

  Many Saskatchewan-based businesses are now preparing to pivot operations if the potential Canada Post strike becomes a reality on Friday.

  Canada

  May 21
• B.C. entrepreneur hit with $25K in tariffs on essential U.S. imports

  B.C.'s Origins Coffee Roasters says tariffs on U.S.-made equipment are causing financial pain due to new expenses the company can't pass on to customers.

  Economy

  Mar 17
• Shaping Saskatchewan: Janna Dutton

  Creating a sense of community and belonging is the leadership style of entrepreneur Janna Dutton. Dutton is a restaurant franchise owner in Saskatoon with humble beginnings.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• 5 years since pandemic restrictions, uncertainty remains for Saskatchewan small businesses

  It has been five years since the pandemic began to change the world forever. Those in Saskatchewan's hospitality industry in say its early days caused much stress for businesses.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
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• Trade dispute puts B.C. small business’s U.S. venture at risk

  Asha Wheeldon, founder of Kula Foods, based in Burnaby was looking forward to celebrating a new deal with a California-based grocer.

  Economy

  Feb 3
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• Trump tariff threats put ‘a lot of fog’ ahead of Canada’s small businesses

  'The threat of upcoming U.S. tariffs and political changes in Canada have installed a lot of fog in front of the windshield,' said CFIB's chief economist.

  Economy

  Jan 30