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  • gayle smith gay Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Impact of U.S. Tariff Changes
    Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Impact of U.S. Tariff Changes
    by Gayle Smith Gay
    December 16, 2025
    A recent shift in U.S. trade policy is creating new challenges for Canadian small businesses that rely on cross-border sales. With the end of the U.S.… Read more: Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Impact of U.S. Tariff Changes
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    Hourly Wage Growth Hits Multi-Year Low for Small Business Workers
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    November 13, 2025
    The latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch brings mixed news for employers across the country. According to the August report, hourly wage growth for workers in… Read more: Hourly Wage Growth Hits Multi-Year Low for Small Business Workers
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    Small Business Optimism Rises, But Uncertainty Looms
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    October 13, 2025
    The latest report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows small business confidence improving this summer—but not without concern for the months ahead. According… Read more: Small Business Optimism Rises, But Uncertainty Looms
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    Duty-Free Shipping Exemption Ends, Small Importers Face Higher Costs
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    September 15, 2025
    A major policy change is reshaping how small businesses import goods into the US. The Trump administration has officially ended the long-standing de minimis tariff exemption,… Read more: Duty-Free Shipping Exemption Ends, Small Importers Face Higher Costs
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    Nest Empowers Female Artisans Across the Country
    by Gayle Smith Gay
    August 12, 2025
    Nest Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2005 by Rebecca van Bergen, is helping women artisans turn traditional crafts into sustainable livelihoods. What started with $24,000 in… Read more: Nest Empowers Female Artisans Across the Country

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