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Small business optimism on the rise in Nova Scotia

April 4, 2012
Optimism among Nova Scotia’s small business owners improved for a fourth straight month in March. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Business Barometer® Index for Nova Scotia climbed to 64.1 in March, but remains below the national index of 67.7.

Small business optimism continues to improve in NS

March 8, 2012
According to the latest Business Barometer Index from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), confidence among Nova Scotia's small businesses rose to 61.3 in February. While this marks the third straight month of rising optimism, Nova Scotia still trails the national average of 66.0.

Why we’re against electricity rate hikes for small business

September 21, 2011
Small businesses across the province are struggling to cope with rising costs. But when it comes to electricity, many already pay more than their fair share. For this reason, we are firmly against any increases for small businesses until there is fairness in the system.
 

Lordy, lordy look who’s 40!

July 29, 2011
On August 3rd, 1971 CFIB’s founder John Bulloch filed to incorporate. Incorporating what was then a small, fledgling start-up was the culmination of a fight that John led to scrap the now infamous federal government’s White Paper on Tax Reform. The white paper called for dramatic tax hikes for small firms, with little impact on big business.

CFIB surveys local businesses on proposed HRM bike lane

July 25, 2011
The controversy surrounding bike lanes in cities across Canada has prompted us to ask business owners for their views on the proposed bike lanes between Halifax's north and south ends. If your business is along the proposed route, make sure your voice is heard!

Entrepreneurs top the list of respect for Atlantic Canadians

July 19, 2011
Entrepreneurs top the list of respect for Atlantic Canadians while government sits at the bottom. This is one of the many findings of public opinion polls commission by CFIB, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard and Intel to celebrate CFIB’s 40th anniversary and 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur.

A Voice for Small Business at Energy Hearings

June 15, 2011
After years of working on the issue, Nova Scotia’s Utilities and Review Board (UARB) has appointed the province – and country’s first Small Business advocate for the upcoming energy rate hearings in September 2011.

Taxpayer dollars go to bank, at expense of small, independent business

May 16, 2011
News that government is providing a nearly $2-million payroll rebate to TD Insurance is yet another example of how government marginalizes small, independent business.

Join CFIB and have your voice heard

April 28, 2011
One single voice is often not heard by government. But add that voice to thousands of others, and things happen.

Employees, customers and hard work are keys to success

April 14, 2011
Ever wonder what makes entrepreneurs successful? Business owners attributed their success to employees, customer loyalty and just plain hard work. And in return, entrepreneurs help to build communities by giving back to the very people that support them.

Nova Scotia Proclaims 2011 'Year of the Entrepreneur'

February 24, 2011
Did you know that the federal and provincial government proclaimed 2011 the Year of the Entrepreneur? From our perspective, the timing couldn’t be better: it coincides with our year-long celebration to mark CFIB’s 40th anniversary.
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