Inflation is decelerating quickly. It peaked at 8.1 per cent last summer. It fell to 5.9 per cent in January, and the Bank of Canada predicts it will fall to three per cent by the end of this year. But economists say that’s the easy part. The Bank of Canada has repeatedly said it’s committed…
Here’s what to know about Hartman’s Bakery reopening, and other Manitowoc business news
A North 11th St. view of Hartman’s Bakery, LLC as seen, Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wis. MANITOWOC – Can’t you almost smell the deliciousness of bread-baking and cake-making wafting from North 11th Street in Manitowoc? After months of waiting, the iconic Hartman’s Bakery will reopen on March 10. Perhaps you want to get…
Carbon Intensive Industries Call for Financing to Support Decarbonization
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar-produced report finds decarbonization budgets are a significant source of concern, with less than a third of executives believing their funds are adequate 60 percent of organizations taking steps to reduce emissions but have not yet set net-zero targets, with reliable financing the main barrier to accelerating commitments Half of…
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…
Desjardins Group shuts down FairSquare Realty, blames slow housing market
FairSquare Group Realty, which was previously called Purplebricks, cited the slowdown in the housing market for its shuttering.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail Desjardins Group is shuttering its real estate brokerage FairSquare Group Realty in a surprising reversal for the Quebec financial services firm, which had bought the business in the first year of the pandemic…
Unique Logistics Announces Acquisition Closing of Operating Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Former Parent Company
Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago , /PRNewswire/ — Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTC Markets: UNQL) (“UNQL” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing global logistics and freight forwarding company, announced the closing of the th 2022 announced a stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire from Unique Logistics Holdings…
Writing like a boss with ChatGPT and how to get better at spotting phishing scams
It’s never been easier to write a convincing message that can trick you into handing over your money or personal data ChatGPT has been taking the world by storm, having reached 100 million users only two months after launching. However, media stories about the tool’s uncanny ability to write human-sounding text mask a potentially darker…
2023 Summer Company Program applications open until May 31
Kawartha Lakes – Kawartha Lakes is now accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Company program. This program offers an opportunity for students to start and manage their own businesses. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000, as well as invaluable training and mentorship from local business leaders. Small businesses are very important…