small-businesses

The last provision shop in an empty neighbourhood: After 90 years, a family business closes its doors

David Bale2 months ago02 mins

The Lims often had extra help too. Scrawled within eyeline of the shop’s cashier counter are prices of various items. This was to help remind not just the owners – but also neighbours chipping in to man the store. “(If) they had nothing to do, during the day they would sit and chit-chat with us,” Ms…

Trump tariff fine print: $800 daily exemption for B.C. businesses to be eliminated | Globalnews.ca

David Bale3 months ago04 mins

Descrease article font size Increase article font size If U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs are implemented in early March, B.C. businesses are expected to take a huge hit. Right now, the de minimis exemption allows small businesses to send goods worth up to $800 across the border per day into the United States…

Saskatchewan small businesses face big holiday pressures | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 months ago01 mins

Christmas is just under a week away, and as the holiday approaches, many people are feeling the stress that comes with it, including small businesses.