Category: Small Business

BC small businesses chafe at ‘unsustainable’ minimum wage hike – Business News

A 6.9 per cent minimum wage hike mandated by the BC government is “unsustainable” for some businesses, when stacked on all other costs downloaded onto businesses, I am a number of business groups.

As of June 1, the BC government is raising the minimum wage from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour, the province announced Wednesday.

“Having a minimum wage that keeps up with inflation is a key step to prevent the lowest paid workers from falling behind,” BC Labor Minister Harry Bains said in a statement. “These workers and their families feel the impact of high costs

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No more plastic? It’s fantastic, say Peterborough small businesses that have moved on from plastic bags

Megan Meyer holds a reusable shopping bag for a customer at Cottage Toys, a downtown Peterborough store. More stores have moved away from single-use plastic bags to reusable or paper options.Megan Meyer holds a reusable shopping bag for a customer at Cottage Toys, a downtown Peterborough store. More stores have moved away from single-use plastic bags to reusable or paper options.

Shoppers at Cottage Toys in Peterborough haven’t been handed a plastic bag in many years, says employee Megan Meyer, and they never will.

Meyer has been working at the store, located on Charlotte Street in the downtown area for two years, but has been shopping there for 30, and for as long as she can remember the store has offered alternatives to plastic.

“It’s horrifying how much plastic goes out,” said Meyer.

In December, Canada’s new rules on single-use plastics went into effect, and the import or manufacture of bags, straws, stir sticks, utensils and other products were outright banned.

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9 Types Of Business Loans

Small business loans are designed to meet specific needs. From long-term commercial real estate loans to short-term ways to cover dips in cash flow, there’s likely a loan for your situation. In fact, small business loan amounts can range from $1,000 to $5 million.

Rates, loan terms and the amount your business qualifies for depends on the type of business loan you look into — along with other important factors like the age of your business and your revenue.

Loan types quick reference

Loan typeamountBest for
Commercial real estate loansMedium to largeBusinesses that want to open
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Sauna Blanket FAQ – Maria Mind Body Health

Saunas have been a popular way to relax and detoxify for centuries, but not everyone has access to one. Sauna blankets offer a convenient and affordable way to enjoy many of the same benefits of a traditional sauna in the comfort of your own home.

Sauna blankets are essentially portable saunas that use heat and far-infrared rays to promote relaxation, detoxification and weight loss. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all work in essentially the same way: by trapping heat and sweating close to the body, which helps to open up the pores and release

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Bruins to Host TD Bank Small Business Takeover at TD Garden on April 6

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins announced today, April 6, that the TD Bank Small Business Takeover initiative will continue during this Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden.

For the Small Business Takeover, TD Bank will grant all possible advertising “real estate” at TD Garden to a local small business for the duration of the game. This includes the 360 ​​LED screens, dasher boards, video walls, roster cards and TD Bank corporate suite, in addition to digital support from Bruins social channels.

Thursday’s Small Business Takeover will be given to Black Earth Compost.

“Supporting small businesses like

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Six small businesses graduate from Huron County start-up program

By Eric Thompson
April 9, 2023 9:06am

Huron County recently had six more businesses complete their Starter Company Plus program, obtaining grant funding totaling $15,000.

The 12-week training provides mentorship for those looking to start, expand, or buy a small business. This year’s participants were also paired with Digital Service Squad experts to improve their online presence.

Businesses that take part include: Duck Duck Juice and Gym in Wingham; B Creative Prints, Frames and Design in Zurich; Hopewell Counseling Services in Blyth; We-R-Strategic in Exeter; TM Marketing Solutions in Londesborough and Boundary Roasting Co. in Huron East.

“The training and

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Small Business – Austin Daily Herald

MINNEAPOLIS, April 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iMedia Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IMBI, IMBIL) announced today it has moved its earnings release date from Monday, April 10 to Wednesday April 12, 2023.

CEO Commentary – Tim Peterman, CEO
“We appreciate our investors and other stakeholders’ patience with us over the past several weeks, and I personally apologize for this delay. We are in the final stages of completing five financing transactions that we intend to close simultaneously. When completed, these transactions will materially decrease our outstanding debt and improve our credit profile as a Company. We expect these transactions

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Croque Monsieur Protein Bread Pudding

Easter is coming! I love Easter brunch and the past few years it always includes a recipe using my protein sparing bread! This year I am making my protein sparing bread Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding!

Croque Monsieur bread pudding is filled with ham, Gruyere cheese, onions, garlic and thyme.

My son Kai did not want to be the taste tester for this but once he took a bite, he quickly asked for a large piece!

HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN SPARING BREAD CROQUE MONSIEUR BREAD PUDDING

To make my protein bread for Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding, I used Further Food Gelatin!

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