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Confidence remains strong among Saskatchewan’s entrepreneurs

May 2, 2012

According to the latest monthly Business Barometer^® index, confidence levels among entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan remained strong at an index of 72.1 in April from an index of 72.0 in March, and 5.7 points ahead of the national index of 66.4. Saskatchewan remains the 2nd most optimistic province in Canada.

Sask small business has spring in their step in March: 2^nd most optimistic

April 4, 2012

According to the latest monthly Business Barometer^® index, confidence among Saskatchewan's small business owners increased by 1.9 point in March to an index of 72.0, ahead of the national average of 67.7. Saskatchewan remains the 2nd most optimistic province in Canada.

Sask small business optimism dips slightly in December: ranked #2 in Canada

January 4, 2012

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan dipped slightly by 2 points to an index of 72.2 in December from an index of 74.2 in November and 7.2 points above the national index of 65.0. Find out more here.

Saskatchewan small business optimism strongest in November: #1 in Canada

December 7, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan improved by 1 point to an index of 74.2 in November from an index of 73.2 in October and 10.5 points above the national index of 63.7

Saskatchewan small business optimism continues to climb in October: #1 in Canada

November 2, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan increased again by 1.3 points to an index of 73.2 in October from an index of 71.9 in September and 9.6 points above the national index of 63.6

SK and AB Cities Dominate List of Canada's Top 10 Entrepreneurial Cities

October 19, 2011

To celebrate Small Business Week the CFIB released a report: Communities in Boom: Canada’s Top Entrepreneurial Cities which identifies the large and mid-sized Cities in Canada, with populations above 25,000, that have the entrepreneurial edge. Saskatchewan had 4 of the top 10. Find out more here.

Sask small business optimism strengthens; 2nd most optimistic in Canada

October 5, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan increased again by 2.8 points to an index of 71.9 in September from an index of 69.1 in August and nine points above the national index of 62.7.

Saskatchewan small business optimism improves in August, well ahead of national average

September 7, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan increased by 2.1 points in August to 69.1 from an index of 67.0 in July, well ahead of the national index of 61.7.

Saskatchewan small business optimism levels fall just below national average

August 3, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan dropped slightly by 2.2 points in July to 67.0 from an index of 69.2 in June, and just under the national index of 68.3.

Devastating floods impact Saskatchewan small business optimism levels

July 6, 2011

Thanks to your survey results, every month we report to the media, politicians, civil servants and Saskatchewan residents about the state of small business in Saskatchewan. Optimism for the year ahead among small business owners in Saskatchewan decreased by 5.1 points in June to 69.2 from an index of 74.3 in May, but is still ahead of the national index of 66.3.