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Small Biz Confidence In Canada Continues To Rise

The country that's above America on most maps is also looking up with respect to the economic climate for small businesses.  The latest data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows that optimism increased again in February.

Small Biz Confidence Levels Still Elevated In Canada

Conditions for small businesses in Canada weren't at all bad during the first month of 2011, according to new data.  Indeed, judging by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's Business Barometer Index, the situation was pretty positive in January.You might imagine that there would be a significant drop in positive sentiment following the holiday season; shoppers tend to go into virtual hibernation.  But the Index "finished the month of January at 68.9-only slightly off December's level of 69.3," according to a statement released by the CFIB.

Canadian Confidence Dips Again

Bears, not economies, are supposed to hibernate during the winter, but it's starting to look like things in Canada are getting pretty slow.  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business's Business Barometer Index documented another loss in confidence in September.

Business Barometer Survey Shows Q2 Weakness

The results of the Capital One Small Business Barometer survey have been released, and they're not altogether positive.  Between the first and second quarters of this year, some small business owners lost confidence in certain aspects of the economy and their companies.

CFIB Business Barometer Dips Again In July

The transition between June and July did not go as well for small businesses in Canada as we might have hoped.  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that its Business Barometer Index decreased a bit between the two months, indicating declining confidence.

CFIB's Business Barometer Hits Five-Year High

Canadian small business owners may literally be whistling while they work.  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has reported that its Business Barometer Index, which is a measure of optimism, reached its highest level in five years this March.

Canadian Business Barometer Falls In December

Small and mid-sized businesses in Canada may not have had the best possible December.  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released statistics showing that confidence among people within these companies dropped by a significant amount during the month.