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Arlene Dickinson to support entrepreneurs

Scotiabank has joined forces with noted entrepreneur and TV personality Arlene Dickinson to put the spotlight on Canada’s entrepreneurs and business leaders. The initiative aims to engage Canada’s business owners in discussion about the issues that are important to their success. Read: Arlene Dickinson talks brand “It’s rare in life that you have the chance […]

By Staff |October 4, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Business owners more optimistic

For the first time in five months, optimism among Canada’s small- and medium-size businesses rose in September, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer index increased to 62.0, from 60.0 in August. Read: Small biz confidence declines, again “Despite this good news, however, the index level still suggests Canada’s economy is […]

By Staff |October 3, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Fewer Canadians starting companies

Canadians remain reluctant to start new businesses. About 43,000 Canadians started a new business in 2011 and hired staff, finds the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Read: Canada’s top 50 young entrepreneurs This amounts to only 0.23% of the 19 million people in Canada who can work—a slight increase from the 2009 recession low […]

By Staff |October 2, 2012

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CRA prepares to cut red tape

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking measures to cut red tape and support businesses in creating jobs and economic growth. As part of the initiative, called the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, the CRA has created a dedicated team responsible for coordinating and addressing small business issues. Read: CFIB tackles small business regulatory costs […]

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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