Tag: small business grants

Revelstoke business wins Small Business BC Award, pitches to Dragons’ Den

It’s been a busy few weeks for Jackie Rhind and her team at Ovry after she auditioned for Dragons’ Denwon a Small Business BC Award, and got married.

In April, local business, Ovry, was nominated for a Small Business BC award for Best Youth Entrepreneur, which it won. The ceremony was held last Friday (June 2) in Vancouver, but Rhind and his team couldn’t attend because they were busy in Revelstoke with her wedding the following day. Rhind spoke about the award and what it means to the business and her pitch to Dragon’s Den which happened a few

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I Am Not an Object or Incompetent – ​​PHE America

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[5-Part Article Series]

People with physical disabilities hold limited positions as scholars, teachers, or leaders in physical education, recreation, and sports. Perhaps the reason is that the field is flooded with able-bodied people who think they know best. But do they? Michael Oliver, imminent writer, and scholar argued that people with physical disabilities should be the only ones in the field of disability studies because they have a bodily experience with disabilities. The following five-part article series shares the perspective of a scholar in the field of sports disability who has his own physical limitations. In

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More than 8,000 small businesses in Sask. at risk of closure

According to the Government of Canada, more than 29,000 businesses in Saskatchewan received CEBA loans. Only 12 per cent have repaid them.

Published June 10, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read

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A closed sign is seen in the window of a small business. Photo by Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images/Files

Advocates say more than 8,000 small businesses in Saskatchewan are at risk of closing their doors by the end of the year if the federal government doesn’t change the repayment date for the Canada Emergency

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Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires

Support is on the way for small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires.

Premier Tim Houston announced the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program today, June 2.

“These wildfires are unprecedented, and the uncertainty they bring is being felt throughout entire communities, including businesses. This funding is one thing we can do to help people experiencing financial stress,” said Premier Houston. “We will also work with the business community to assess ongoing impacts as our wildfire response continues.”

The program will provide a one-time grant of $2,500 to small businesses located in the mandatory evacuation zones related

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Small Business BC receives over $3.6 million to help grow small businesses beyond BC

The Government of Canada is making investments to champion small businesses and support their export journey

VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2023 /CNW/ – British Columbia’s small businesses are the heart of our communities and the economic engine of our province. To continue fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of British Columbians, the Government of Canada is making investments to support more small businesses in BC and introduce them to the world.

Small Business BC receives over $3.6 million to help grow small businesses beyond BC (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada)

Small Business BC receives over $3.6 million to help grow small businesses beyond BC (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada)

Today at the 20thth annual Small Business BC Awards, the

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Should small businesses opt for the faceless bank?

Anything connected to the internet — from smartphones to power plant controllers — can be manipulated. — Photo: © DJC

A good marketing campaign can really make a difference in attracting new customers in any sector. This is even the case with online banking. This focus on the marketing process is according to data from a new survey of 500 UK business leaders and decision-makers conducted by NerdWallet.

This survey into customer attitudes to ‘faceless’ banking found that 44 percent of UK businesses have switched to an online-only bank in the last 12 months. It would seem that the millions

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US small business optimism deteriorated in April, the NFIB says

WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) – US small business confidence fell in April on worries about the near-term economic outlook and persistent worker shortages, according to a survey released on Tuesday that also indicated inflation was easing.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 1.1 points to 89.0 last month. It was the 16th straight month that the index remained below the 49-year average of 98.

The share of owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months fell two points to a net negative 49%. A net negative 19%

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Everything You Need To Know To Secure Financing for Your Brick and Mortar Business

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Starting a small business is not an easy task, and one of the most significant challenges that small business owners face is securing financing. In this article, everything you need to know to secure financing for your brick-and-mortar business — including the loan application process, the types of loans available, and the factors lenders consider when approving loans — will be outlined.

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The Loan Application Process

Make sure you have a clear business plan

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