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Originally published March 27, 2020  This is archived material. Please refer to the Government of Alberta for additional information.   UPDATE:  The Government of Alberta’s Emergency Isolation Support program is now closed after successfully distributing funds to over 79,596 eligible Albertans since the launch of the program.  The content of this post provides a summary of … Read more

Originally posted March 25, 2020. The following is archived material. Please refer to the federal government for more information. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is now closed. The CRA is still accepting applications for Periods 5 to 7 retroactively.  Applications are accepted through CRA My Account or through the automated toll-free list at 1-800-959-2019 or … Read more

Originally posted on March 17, 2020. The following is archived material.  On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic. The World Health Organization says everyone must play a role to stop the spread of the disease. This includes businesses and employers. In this article, … Read more

Originally published on April 22, 2020 The way you respond to market changes can make or break your business. If there’s one business strategy that entrepreneurs tend to avoid, it’s cutting prices. Other than the regular sales that happen in the retail sector, most businesses come up with a competitive price for their goods or … Read more

As part of our commitment to helping you stay informed about the COVID-19 support programs available from the federal and provincial governments, we will also curate and share content that provides additional insights, perspectives and opinions from some of our business partners and other sources from around the web. This content is the work of … Read more

If you’re in a cash crunch, you may need to work with your suppliers to ensure they still get paid. It can be tricky to manage payables at the best of times – you may not want to pay suppliers too early, but you don’t want to pay them too late, either – but it’s … Read more

Thousands of Canadians are working from home to help delay the spread of COVID-19. If you’re a business owner, this could be a big adjustment for you and your employees. It might be the first time your team is working from home. You’re likely asking yourself: What are the best ways to manage my workforce … Read more

As we enter week 9 of the COVID-19 crisis, several provinces have taken small steps that mark the beginning of recovery and re-opening the economy. That’s a glimpse of good news for the small businesses and agricultural producers that have been hit so devastatingly hard by this outbreak. While a return to normal may be … Read more

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, so does our response. Since this unprecedented event began, we’ve had many conversations with FBC Members and staff. We know how deeply some of you are affected. Many of you are having to temporarily close your business, lay off staff, or take other extraordinary measures. Others are … Read more

With growing global concerns around COVID-19 (“coronavirus”), I wanted to let you know how FBC is responding and to reaffirm our commitment to you and the entire FBC family. The health, safety and well-being of all FBC Members and employees is our top priority. We are following the lead of Canadian public health authorities at … Read more