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WEBINAR | How to manage your money when you’re starting a business

Coast Capital Savings — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:18:30 +0000

According to the most recent nation-wide survey, small businesses make up 68.6% of Canada’s economy and employ 8.4 million people. That’s almost eight times the amount of people employed by…

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Sign of optimism for business owners following Bank of Canada announcement.

Coast Capital Savings — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:28:12 +0000

The Bank of Canada has once again raised its overnight interest rate, this time by 0.5%. And while that can make borrowing somewhat more expensive in the short term, the…

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Chequing vs Savings vs GICs: How much should go where?

Coast Capital Savings — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:28:24 +0000

It can be confusing, as a business owner, trying to balance having access to cash with growing your returns – but we’re here to make it simple. Learn more about…

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How to invest and grow your money outside your business.

Coast Capital Savings — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:28:27 +0000

It may seem particularly challenging right now to save for the future, but we promise there’s a way. Even though inflation and rising interest rates have dimmed economic forecasts for…

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The upside of a down market.

Coast Capital Savings — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:27:32 +0000

Rising interest rates and volatile markets have certainly caused quite a bit of concern for Canadians over the past several weeks—but that doesn’t mean there aren’t silver linings to be…

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What rising interest rates mean for you and your business.

Coast Capital Savings — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:55:09 +0000

Canadian businesses are emerging from the dark days of the pandemic ready to grow again. But with the Bank of Canada raising interest rates for a sixth time this year…

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Small Business Guide: How to manage debt

Coast Capital Savings — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:09:24 +0000

Even though taking on debt is incredibly common, and in some circumstances even expected in order to run and grow a business, that four-letter word still causes entrepreneurs a lot…

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Open for business: Best ways to follow British Columbia’s Restart plan

Coast Capital Savings — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:53:41 +0000

During the COVID-19 pandemic, online retail experienced a buying boom. But many small businesses, sole proprietors, and those in the trades were left to wait things out. Now, the BC…

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CEBA’s last stand: What happens after the application deadline?

Coast Capital Savings — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:18:47 +0000

The final application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has passed. Lasting nearly 15 months, prime minister Trudeau’s relief program provided interest-free loans of up to $60,000…

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