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Zero tax for Saskatchewan small businesses?
As Saskatchewan's provincial campaign rachets up, so do the election promises.
At a coffee shop in North Battlefield Thursday morning, NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter says if elected, his government would eliminate the two per cent small business tax for all small businesses, which employ one-third of Saskatchewan workers.
The plan would cost $64-million per year, and would also include resources to review small business regulations to cut unnecessary red tape, according to the party's website.
"Small businesses employ one-third of all workers in Saskatchewan," Mr. Lingenfelter said. "Our plan is a promise to lower the tax burden on those community-builders and job creators so they can grow, hire and make their own success a part of the Saskatchewan story."
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NBA lockout puts full court press on small business owners
Businesses, big and small, are feeling slam dunked by the NBA lockout, The Wall Street Journal reports. The league is now in the fourth month of a lockout that threatens the entire 2011-2012 season.
From news sites like InsideHoops.com, which have experienced declines of 28 per cent in web traffic over the last 30 days, to more niche companies like ParkWhiz.com, which relies on the pro basketball season for about 10 per cent of its revenue
EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Three more sleeps till Small Business Week
From October 16 to the 22, thousands of small business owners across the country will celebrate the 32nd edition of Small Business Week, hosted by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
"Small Business Week is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges Canadian entrepreneurs must face and how we can support them," said Jean-Rene Halde, BDC President and Chief Executive Officer.
Businesspeople will come together to attend conferences, luncheons and trade fairs to learn, network and socialize in the company of their peers.
For a calendar of events in the area, click here.
Blue skies, franchises
Canada's Largest All-Franchise Show is taking place on October 22 and 23, 2011 at Toronto's Congress Centre . The goal of the event is to help Canadians coast-to-coast discover the many rewarding franchise opportunities available. And if you're already a franchise owner, but want to expand, check out this
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