NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) – It is Barbie’s world, and US small businesses hope their social-media marketing can help them cash in on it. From Malibu makeovers to striped dog bandanas to hot pink cocktails, many small business owners have latched on to Barbie-inspired products to get more eyes on their websites and social…
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Calls for extension of repayment deadline on pandemic small business loans
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada Approximately $49B went out to about 900,000 businesses through the program. Officials say 21% of the businesses have fully repaid as of May 31, 2023 Published July 11, 2023 • 3 minute read Small businesses were hit hard as the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020. Photo by…
No, startups are not facing a ‘mass extinction event’ | US small business
“Tthe Mass Extinction Event for startups is under way,” a partner for a well-known venture capital firm warned in a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Capital from venture investors and bank loans is “scarce and expensive” and “venture-backed startups are running out of money and facing hard choices”. The numbers support this: venture…
Protein Sparing Chai Ice Pops
It’s funny how there are many recipes that my family enjoys weekly but I have never written recipes for them. These protein sparing chai ice pops are one of them. My son Kai begs for these ice pops all the time! They are so easy to make, we always have them in the freezer. I…
NB premier defends provincial carbon legislation, says it protects small business
New Brunswick’s premier is pushing back against claims that a piece of provincial legislation, rather than federal rules, is to blame for higher gas prices. The province implemented a law last year to allow the cost of Ottawa’s clean fuel regulations to be passed on to consumers. Premier Blaine Higgs said without the change, small…
Local small businesses struggle with CEBA repayments
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Business business The average Alberta small business is still carrying $85,000 to $100,000 worth of pandemic-related debt, according to the CFIB Published June 27, 2023 • Last updated June 27, 2023 • 3 minute read The reflection of the buildings along Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary is reflected…
The Niagara Independent
Colleen Slappendel (pictured, center) opened her Pelham hair salon at the height of the pandemic in October 2020. Despite the inherent challenges in starting a small business, plus the added pressures of recurrent lockdowns and restrictions, she and her business prevailed, and continues to grow. Photo credit: Rooted Hair Studio 2020 was undoubtedly one of…
Tri-Cities woman created a fake business to get $337,000 in COVID-relief money
A West Richland woman was sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison for fraud related to COVID-19 loans intended for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. Jimia Rae Cain, 52, also had to pay back about $337,000 she received in two federal loans. She had previously asked that she be allowed to…