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Published: September 11, 2025 Starting a business in a new country may feel like both an opportunity and a learning curve. For newcomers to Canada, it can be useful to understand the rules, structures, and supports that are available. This can include legal requirements, business planning, and awareness of financing or trade considerations. The overview

The Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives said it has begun the registration process in preparation for the disbursement of N500 million worth of business and industrial grants to artisans and small-scale business owners in the state. The commissioner in charge of the ministry, Mr. Ademola Balogun, disclosed this while appearing before the members of

Navigation for News Categories Photo: Small business owners say they're yet to see any positive flow on effects from recent OCR cuts as pessimism about the economy rises. A survey of small-to-mid sized firms by accounting firm MYOB showed one third of those polled have trimmed their expenses. And nearly a quarter of those surveyed

As Canada Post and the union representing its workers inch closer to another potential strike, a report by the commission charged with examining the Crown corporation's finances has called for the end of door-to-door mail delivery to homes — one of the main reasons for the previous work stoppage in November.  But the report, authored

GUARD DOG: Pieter Fouche with daughter Lara-Anne, Border collie herder Sammy and guard dog, Anatolian Branka. Goats are hardy, but if you thought you could just put them out in the veld and leave them until market day, you’d be wrong. It’s taken just under 10 years for farmer Pieter Fouche to fine-tune his Boer

Navigation for News Categories File photo. A business development manager says many business owners were not fully prepared for selling. Photo: Sun Media Ready or not, one in four small and medium businesses are expected to come up for sale over the next decade as the baby boom generation retires. Link Business Brokers business development

Online reputation is key for small businesses. It’s not just about a nice logo; it’s how people see your brand online. Take a bakery, for example. When customers started posting about its cookies on social media, it opened a whole new world. Reviews, posts, and feedback started shaping the business’s image. Small business online reputation

Small businesses are important to Nigeria’s economy and act as its main support, especially outside the main oil industry. They are found in every part of the economy, including both the official and unofficial sectors, and they vary widely, from street sellers and local artisans to professional services like legal and consulting firms. Key Roles