May 2, 2012
Island business owners were a little more optimistic in April, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). PEI’s Business Barometer® Index rose to 62.2 last month, up from 57.9 in March.
March 8, 2012
Bucking the national trend, small business optimism continues to slide in Prince Edward Island. According to CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index Prince Edward Island’s small business confidence fell to 53.0 in February. Meanwhile, the national index rose to 66.0 – its sixth-consecutive monthly increase.
February 1, 2012
Confidence among PEI businesses dropped again slightly in January, according to the latest survey data from the CFIB. PEI's Business Barometer Index was 57.8, a two point drop from last month and well below the national average of 65.2.
January 4, 2012
CFIB promotes sustainable economic development in Prince Edward Island and advocates on behalf of small and medium-sized enterprises for business-friendly public policies.
January 4, 2012
CFIB's Monthly Business Barometer survey across Prince Edward Island for December 2011 shows that confidence is down slightly from the November index.
October 5, 2011
Business confidence among Prince Edward Island’s small business owners has had a slight increase in September. CFIB’s national Business Barometer® Index came in at 63.2 last month.
October 28, 2010
Faced with an aging population, the outmigration of young people and low immigration levels, you’ve told us that it’s important for small businesses to be more productive. Check out our recommendations for how governments in Atlantic Canada can help.
