small business administration

New details of credit card fee reductions reveal a big win for small businesses

by Jerry
TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Coming reductions in credit card processing fees will be a big win for small businesses, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Today, Deputy Prime Minister Christia Freeland unveiled important details from the federal government’s agreement with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card fees at a CFIB ... Read More

Just Talk to Me – PHE America

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(Article 5 of 5) 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 ... Read More

Ottawa unveils lower credit-card fees for small businesses, but some industries say measures fall short

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Open this photo in gallery: People walking past local stores on Yonge street in Toronto. Under new rules announced by the federal government, businesses that receive less than $300,000 in annual revenue through Visa credit cards and less than $175,000 in annual revenue from Mastercard customers will qualify for credit card fee reductions.Ammar Bowaihl/The Globe ... Read More

Readers are Leaders – PHE America

by Jerry
I am not sure where I first heard the phrase “readers are leaders” but it is something that has stuck with me throughout my entire life. I am now in my second year of retirement from teaching and coaching after 37 years of doing both. As I have thought about what to do in my ... Read More

Transform Your Small Business Finances With These Easy Tips

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Transform Your Small Business Finances With These Easy Tips getty Small business management can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy profit line. One of the most critical aspects of small business management is managing finances, and if you’ve been sweeping that task under the rug, consider this your wake-up ... Read More

5 Strategies for Small Businesses to Become Stronger Than Ever

by Jerry
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As 2023 races ahead, many small business owners are looking for solutions to help keep their businesses afloat and compete in an ever-changing business landscape. The challenge can be complex but not impossible. With the right strategies, small business owners can successfully navigate these uncertain times and ... Read More

A small business owner with all of her money in SVB says the company was ‘jerked around’ by the ‘failures of the American banking system’

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Kim (left) and Vanessa Pham with their Omsom food starter packs at Essex Market.Crystal Cox/Insider Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse had startup founders and venture capitalists in a panic last weekend. The founders of Asian food startup, Omsom, posted about the company’s experience on social media. Vanessa Pham said the bank’s collapse threatened small businesses, in ... Read More

Small business owners switch banks due to poor customer service: CFIB

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Article content More than half of Canadian business owners who have switched banks have done so due to poor customer service, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business released March 16. Article content “If the big banks want to retain their small business clients, their primary focus should be on improving ... Read More