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Canadian small business sales rise for four straight months, Xero report finds

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadian small business sales rose 2 per cent year over year in the September quarter, led by Alberta, while late payments remained among the country's biggest challenges, said Xero.

Canadian small-business sales fall for third straight quarter: Xero

Mario Toneguzzi -
The data points to continued pressure on small businesses as they contend with weaker sales and longer waits for invoices to be paid.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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. 

Xero Data Reports Ongoing Sales and Payment Challenges for Canadian Small Businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
Small businesses continue to experience declining sales and worsening late payment delays.
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