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These stories about small business in Greater Vancouver are made possible through the continued support of Beem Credit Union as part of our Impact Journalism Initiative.

Cash drawers closing as ventures go digital

Cash drawers closing as ventures go digital

Safety, efficiency and increased hygiene among reasons cards are replacing bills
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B.C. small business sales fall for sixth straight month: report

B.C. small business sales fall for sixth straight month: report

B.C. businesses paid faster than national average despite weak sales
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EV momentum building in B.C. as costs drop, demand rises and businesses go all-in

EV momentum building in B.C. as costs drop, demand rises and businesses go all-in

Several Metro Vancouver businesses are accelerating the shift to EVs due to surging fuel prices, government incentives
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Bryan Yu: Small business confidence ticks up, but growth still out of reach

Bryan Yu: Small business confidence ticks up, but growth still out of reach

CFIB data shows modest rebound as fuel costs, trade risks and weak housing weigh on outlook
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B.C. finance leaders feel AI pressure as adoption lags

B.C. finance leaders feel AI pressure as adoption lags

AI is shifting finance from backward-looking analysis to forward-thinking prediction
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Flood of AI-generated job applications straining HR professionals in Metro Vancouver

Flood of AI-generated job applications straining HR professionals in Metro Vancouver

Putting a ‘face’ to an application is becoming more important in landing jobs, B.C. experts say
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Bank sues B.C. chips and salsa company for $328K

Bank sues B.C. chips and salsa company for $328K

Fresh is Best Salsa Company sells its chips and dips across nine provinces with growth strong in B.C., Western Canada
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FIFA could drive record hotel revenue and Granville revitalization, says report

FIFA could drive record hotel revenue and Granville revitalization, says report

Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association analyzes social values driving traffic, spending
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How supply chain glitches, energy spikes are squeezing B.C. businesses

How supply chain glitches, energy spikes are squeezing B.C. businesses

Executives in B.C.'s aviation and grocery sectors mull absorbing costs, hiking prices and adding surcharges
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Bryan Yu: Small business confidence in Canada retreats in March due to rising energy

Bryan Yu: Small business confidence in Canada retreats in March due to rising energy

CFIB data shows tax, fuel and weak demand dragging outlook despite steady retail sales
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