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In her own words: Yafa Sakkejha on the art and science of helping small businesses offer benefits to their employees
***ONE TIME USE ONLY ROBMAGAZINE*** Yafa Sakkejha is the CEO of Beneplan, which helps small and mid-size business offer benefits to their employees. But these days, those employees—especially the younger ones—are demanding a very different array of services, including mental health supports. Sakkejha explains, in her own words, why her job is now as much art as it is science. Illustration Kyle Scott {Sept} {30}, {2024}
newsletter
I’m looking for funding to grow my small business – where do I start?
report on business
How small businesses are using community to adapt to change
Toronto-based yoga and meditation studio Good Space pivoted during the pandemic to offer online workout classes.
report on business
Meet the entrepreneurs redefining heritage in Ontario’s charming towns
report on business
Ottawa announces carbon rebate, credit-card fee relief for small businesses after years-long wait
Statistics Canada says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income was 170.4 per cent in the fourth quarter. A consumer pays with a credit card at a store in Montreal on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
your practice
How the new employee ownership trusts could transform Canada’s small business landscape
Positive creative engaged business team brainstorming on project plan, analyzing marketing reports together, enjoying financial success, successful job result, discussing documents at meeting table
report on business
In the U.S., COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt
FILE - The Federal Reserve building in seen in Washington, May 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
property report
‘Race for space’ squeezes retailers amid rising rents
A recent report from CBRE Canada shows rising retail rents as demand for space skyrockets across the country.
canada
Manitoba security system rebate stopped as program budget eaten up
Matt Wiebe, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Keeper of the Great Seal of the Province of Manitoba, Minister responsible for the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation is sworn-in by Lt. Gov. Anita Neville at a Premier and cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Winnipeg on October 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
international business
‘Clean beauty’ can be difficult in the face of complex supply chain issues and climate change
Face makeup cosmetics on a light wooden floor - brush, powder, blush, foundation.
canada
Nearly 70 per cent of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction, says CFIB
Canadian Federation of Independent Business says more than half of the small businesses suffer from traffic congestion, dust, debris and noise when public construction takes over their streets. Crews continue to work to repair a major water main break and five other weak spots in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
travel
Vermont businesses struggle to get visitors to return weeks after floods
A sign is shown Aug. 14, 2024, at Kingdom Trails in Burke, Vt., two weeks after flooding damaged trails. (AP Photo/Lisa Rathke)
report on business
Potential work stoppage at CN Rail, CPKC would be ‘devastating’ for small businesses, CFIB says
A train arrives at the CN Rail freight depot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
opinion
Border agency wants to increase import taxes. This will hurt Canadian trade
Ann Penner and Laura Dawson
report on business
Ottawa’s tweaks to capital gains taxation for small businesses fall short, lobby groups say
The Peace Tower, in the Centre Block of Parliament Hill is pictured November 24, 2019 in Ottawa. DAVE CHAN / THE GLOBE AND MAIL
opinion
Breaking the cycle: Canada’s deficit addiction is hurting small businesses
Bradlee Whidden and Jairo Yunis
report on business
Ottawa abruptly ended $4-billion program for small businesses over budget cuts, not demand, documents show
The Confederation building is pictured from the roof of the Centre Block during a media tour of the Centre Block restoration project on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
report on business
Small businesses aim for gold with Olympic athlete partnerships
Eighty-Eight Brewing Company in Calgary has created a beer called Personal Best, shown in a handout photo. Proceeds from sales of the drink will go to Olympic athletes Alison Jackson, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski and Nikola Goncin. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Kevin Mitchell **MANDATORY CREDIT**
small business
Small businesses’ latest headache? Endless construction
Christine Fedirchuk, owner of Urban Renewals, deals with shipping issues at her business in Toronto’s East York neighbourhood on July 18, 2024. Ms. Fedirchuk has been paying out of her pocket to maintain her business during the construction on O’Connor Drive near her store, which began in November 2022. Christine recently invested in a shipping service for $2,000 a year, as well as hiring a person to run her business’ social media. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
opinion
Facing high interest rates, small businesses are selling ownership stakes to get by
Daryl Ching