Amidst the economic uncertainty of 2023, planning for the future is more important—and more challenging—than ever. According to a recent Bank of America survey78 percent of small business owners expect that a potential recession will impact their business, potentially forcing them to raise prices, slow hiring plans and reduce spending. Enter Jenny Son, a small…
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Protein Sparing Irish Cream – Maria Mind Body Health
St. Patrick’s Day is coming and you all know I love to make the holidays fun for my boys! This year my son Kai wanted to try Irish Cream so right away I jumped into the kitchen and made the most delicious keto Irish Cream (which was with heavy cream) but then I thought why…
Prince George business nominated for Small Business BC Awards
A Prince George business is up for a couple of Small Business BC Awards. Kyndra Farrell got the idea the Worth A Shot Mobile Bar back when she was planning her wedding. “There was a very limited amount of options for bartending services, especially ones that were mobile and could get to you anywhere you…
Small Businesses Face Hiring Challenges Despite Fears Of Recession
Full employment is an economic situation in which all people who are available and willing to work can find a job at the prevailing wages and conditions of the industry in which they seek employment. Full employment is generally considered to be when the country’s unemployment rate is 4% or less. However, zero unemployment is…
A large number of small businesses remain pessimistic and in a precarious financial position in February
Toronto, February 23, 2023 — Small business confidence remained steady in February, with a half point increase to 51.7 on the long-term optimism index, but still at its historical lowest outside of recessions, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. “While confidence levels have improved slightly, they’re still below pre-pandemic…
County looking for more support for Small Business Enterprise Centre
By Bob Montgomery February 24, 2023 9:23am Huron County’s Director of Economic Development says they’re looking for an increase in provincial funding for their Small Business Enterprise Centre. Vicki Lass says the center is funded partially by the county and partially by the province, and over the last few years there has not been an…
Federal small business dollars will build on existing Wisconsin efforts
In Minnesota, about $97 million will be targeted to investments in early-stage companies as well as loans and loan guarantees, all for small businesses. Michigan will spread $237 million over direct equity-based capital investing as well as loans and loan guarantees, especially in the manufacturing and technology industry sectors with the potential to create high-wage…
Sick of Winter? Try Saunas
Winter can be long and dark. Sometimes you need something to help lift your mood during long dark days. Many of you know I am in love with my new sauna blanket and it helps get through winter in many ways! 1. It is great for your skin! I always notice my skin gets so…