CFIB
Warm Hearts And Empty Wallets
We are still in the midst of winter, a time when, even without inflation and higher mortgages, people tend to spend less. For many small businesses, especially in the restaurant industry, Valentine’s Day is a needed boon.
Debts Up, Profits Down At Small Businesses Across N.S. And N.B.
More than half of all small business owners are still carrying debt from the Covid-19 pandemic. But an even larger percentage say their sales have not yet returned to normal.
Thousands Of Businesses Told They Were Ineligible For CEBA Loans
The disqualified businesses will not get any loan forgiveness.
Businesses React To September 19 Holiday
Each province has taken a different approach to honouring Queen Elizabeth during her funeral. But many concerns remain.
Small Business Confidence Falls For Fourth Straight Month
CFIB’s latest Business Barometer shows the three-month confidence index fell by nearly eight points in July, while the 12-month index fell by nearly seven points.
N.B Fails Red Tape Report, While N.S. Passes With Flying Colours
CFIB has recognized Nova Scotia for its innovative red tape reduction, while New Brunswick is urged to show more on its progress.
‘The People Aren’t There’: CFIB Says Government Must Help With Labour Shortage
Despite a majority of affected businesses raising wages, labour shortage issues persist, leading many small businesses to try a number of alternatives,
Podcast: Why Many Small Atlantic Canadian Businesses Are Still Struggling
Louis-Philippe Gauthier of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business joins Don Mill and David Campbell on the Insights podcast to discuss the state of small business in Atlantic Canada.
N.S. Business Owners Most Concerned About Healthcare, Says CFIB Survey
Other major issues include reducing provincial taxes and fees (61 percent) and reducing “red tape” (59 percent).