Ryan Mitton

CFIB continues to call on the BC government to allow private sector liquor & cannabis supply options for struggling small businesses.

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It is encouraging to see both sides attempting to resolve this strike, but the impacts are still being felt by businesses who have no access to government liquor & cannabis supply.

We remain hopeful that this strike can be resolved in a manner that is fair to taxpayers.

Digital adoption including AI paying off for SMEs, but gaps remain Most SMEs are using digital tools in their business, but only 10% have fully integrated them across operations, finds a new CFIB report on digital adoption

For every $1.00 invested in AI small businesses are seeing an average return of $1.60.

Read more on how AI is helping small businesses grow:

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Congratulations @emilylowan.bsky.social on becoming leader of the BC Greens!

CFIB looks forward to working with you to help local businesses thrive.

🚨 A record-setting $11.6B deficit should be a wake-up call.

The province’s finances are deteriorating at a moment when small businesses need stability.

Small business owners are tightening their belts and making hard choices every day. They expect government to show the same restraint. #bcpoli

I’m sorry to hear this, Simon! Wishing you well.

B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns | Globalnews.ca The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

“This is a significant increase in public sector costs and a warning sign that we need to get costs under control if we’re going to get the budget back on track."

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Good morning! Is the sky really bluer here? Let's find out!

Help us address physicians’ unnecessary administrative burden Feedback from physicians across Canada show that unnecessary paperwork continues to be a top contributor to burnout.

For the first time, @cmadocs.bsky.social and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business are collaborating on a national survey to assess the state of administrative burden experienced by Canadian physicians. By identifying pain points, we can help find solutions.

Learn more 👇

📉 BC's Monthly Business Barometer update:

Summer is normally peak season for many businesses, but BC small business confidence slipped backwards in July, bucking national trends.

That's a concerning sign while other provinces are trending upwards. #bcpoli

WorkSafeBC should issue refunds due to $2 billion surplus, CFIB says | Globalnews.ca The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says WorkSafeBC is sitting on a surplus of $2 billion, which is actually above its funding target.

"CFIB wants WorkSafeBC to follow the lead of ICBC and BC Hydro and return some of that surplus to ratepayers.

“We know that other provinces, such as Ontario, Manitoba, have been able to keep rates stable and return funds back to the employers that paid into it.”"

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It was a pleasure to be on the Adam Stirling show to talk about some needed improvements to BC's internal trade legislation!

Small Business, Big Impact: Small Retailers’ Local Contributions This report analyzes how small businesses in the retail sector make direct financial contributions to their local economies, ...

Did you know that 66 cents out of every dollar you spend at a local store stays in the community? That's compared to just 11 cents when you shop at a multinational.

So when you shop, do it at your local small business. ❤️

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These cats are busy supporting their local small business for Small Business Saturday.

Are you?

I'm excited to announce that I am joining CFIB as the new Director of Legislative Affairs for BC.

If you know me, you know I am passionate about the economy, so expect unflinching advocacy from me about the needs of small businesses everywhere!

Hey folks, I'm trying to rebuild my lists related to economics and politics. Is anyone willing to recommend some before I go and do it myself?

Welcome to Bluesky @richardzussman.bsky.social! 🥳

Bluesky 🤝 bcpoli

Let's give this a shot!