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These stories about small business in Greater Vancouver are made possible through the continued support of Beem Credit Union as part of our Impact Journalism Initiative.

Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

High taxes, new tip rules, street disorder undermining local entrepreneurs already struggling
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B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

From farming to Indigenous apparel, entrepreneurs use platform to grow, build community
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Vancouver storefronts sit empty amid policy gridlock, construction delays

Vancouver storefronts sit empty amid policy gridlock, construction delays

Demand for storefronts differs across neighbourhoods, but vacancy increases in parts of the city raise concerns
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Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Richmond’s Bravo Rewards gives customers dining deals, and gains valuable data
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Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Mike Klassen: 'This is not a gentrification process as much as a revitalization.'
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BIV and Beem Credit Union launch new partnership to support B.C. small businesses

BIV and Beem Credit Union launch new partnership to support B.C. small businesses

New partnership launches expanded coverage, a dedicated magazine and online hub focused on issues that matter to small business leaders
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Four Winds Brewing wins five times at national competition

Four Winds Brewing wins five times at national competition

Delta brewery keeps winning awards for the beer that it makes
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The backlash against 'tip-flation'

The backlash against 'tip-flation'

Electronic prompts to pay set amounts irk some customers. But why make workers dependent on gratuities?
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Indigenous-owned B.C. businesses rethink growth as U.S. trade risks mount

Indigenous-owned B.C. businesses rethink growth as U.S. trade risks mount

Some firms double down on Canadian markets while others register in the U.S. to expand opportunities
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Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

B.C. firms report strongest sentiment in nearly a year, but ongoing tariff concerns and weak demand keep overall confidence below neutral
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