Scotiabank

Scotiabank reports that 74% of surveyed small-business clients are optimistic about their business prospects. New findings also identify franchise acquisitions, multi-unit ownership, technology investment and succession planning as priorities for Canadian entrepreneurs facing economic uncertainty and rising operating costs.

Scene+ said it is one of Canada’s leading loyalty programs with over 15 million members.

New CFIB data shows that since the start of the trade war, nearly four in ten (39%) small businesses have seen increased sales of Canadian/locally made products – especially in the retail (44%), hospitality (43%) and wholesale (41%) sectors.

Scotiabank survey indicates several small business owners across Canada said that they do not have a clear path to digitalizing their operations.

First Capital REIT has leased-out the entire retail podium at the iconic Yonge and Bloor corner, including space to another new tenant in the main-floor space formerly occupied by Nordstrom Rack.

A report by Scotiabank shows retailers and other small businesses are seeing a turnaround, though headwinds prevail including a recession and ongoing inflation.

Time is running out according to a major bank for businesses to secure innovation resources as interest rates rise further.

A significant number of Canadians prefer to pay when they want and how they want.