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Ashalee Mohamed

Canadian small business sales decline, modest March rebound amid cash flow strain: Xero

Canadian small business sales fell 4.0% in the quarter to March 2026, though March posted 1.0% growth, Xero said amid cash flow pressures.

Canadian small business sales growth drops to pandemic-era levels: Xero

Canadian small business sales growth dropped 4.1% year-over-year (y/y), the largest quarterly decline in sales since the September quarter 2020, falling well below the long-term series average of 4.5% y/y. 

Canadian small business owners lose 31 working days a year to stress: Xero report

Owners spend an average of nine hours a week feeling stressed, concerned or worried about their business, with financial management cited as a key pressure point.

Black Friday Trends: Canadians Support Small Businesses: Xero report

According to the report, across all regions, most Canadians intend to include small businesses in their holiday shopping this year, even when it costs more to do so, and 1 in 4 Canadians plan to increase their small business spending this year compared to last year. 
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