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Canadian small business owners predicted to increase hires in the coming monthsThe recently revealed federal budget has left many concerned about the state of small business hiring due to the announcement that Employment Insurance Premiums will increase. Yet these concerns may be unfounded as a survey from staffing agency Manpower indicates that hiring may increase in the coming months with respect to this period last year. » full story 2010-03-11
Insight on what small business owners can expect with the 2010 budgetThe Harper government's 2010 budget seems to focus less on business growth and more on controlling federal debt. Still, a report from Canoe.ca suggests that the new plan will have a significant impact on small business operations in the coming years. » full story 2010-03-09
Canadian businesses going globalOn Monday, Statistics Canada released a report indicating Canadian assets under foreign control increased in 2007. The report suggests the number of foreign-owned companies is growing, but these companies are not necessarily the most profitable. » full story 2010-03-08
Federal budget will not offer small businesses much aidThe federal government recently announced the distribution of its massive stimulus program funds, and a report from the Globe and Mail suggests that main focus of the funding will be public infrastructure. Unfortunately for small business owners, this leaves them with few targeted measures. » full story 2010-03-05
Canada's female small business owners are getting olderMany people think of self-employment as a young man's game, but a recent study from the Consumer Internet Bank of Canada shows that, quite the opposite, self-employment is increasingly popular among older women. » full story 2010-03-03
Canadian small businesses prepare for federal budgetAs Canada makes its way out of economic turmoil, many are hoping that the small business sector will continue to increase national employment rates. Yet, the potential for new employment opportunities remains to be seen until the federal budget plans are revealed. » full story 2010-03-03
Women entrepreneurs leading the Canadian economyThe number of women who are self-employed has been steadily climbing over the past 15 years. In fact, the number of female-run businesses is rising 60 percent faster than the number of those run by men, according to a study entitled "Women Entrepreneurs: Leading the Charge" from the Consumer Internet Bank in Canada. » full story 2010-03-02 |
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