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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.

Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink

Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink

One in five business owners says they may not survive the coming year if conditions don't improve
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Mobile farmers' market aims to combat rising food costs in B.C.

Mobile farmers' market aims to combat rising food costs in B.C.

Pop-up event demonstrates how farmers' markets can compete with large retailers on price and quality.
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B.C. small businesses rethink strategies to stave off tariffs

B.C. small businesses rethink strategies to stave off tariffs

SMBs target non-U.S. markets, shift production to stay competitive amid uncertainty
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B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

BIABC pushes for updates on economic strategy, expanded Buy BC program and long-term legislative support
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Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Pushback comes in part because inspectors have no leeway to provide warnings.
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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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