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What is the BWA working on? Read our latest updates below to find out about Commercial Rent, Paid Sick Days and other advocacy efforts and events. Got an idea for a blog article or video? Get in touch.
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The labour crunch, inflation and minimum wage: A 6-minute explainer
Unless you're living under a rock you've heard business-y people talk about the labour crunch, inflation and minimum wages at some point since May. You've probably either lost staff or hired new staff and suffered sticker shock yourself. The effects of the...
Canada’s Competition Act Overhaul: What It Means for Small Business
The recent overhaul of Canada's Competition Act, enacted on June 20, 2024, brings significant...
Queen’s Park 2024 Highlights: Commercial Rent, Gig Work, Decent Work
Our delegation of 15 business owners and leaders truly made a lasting impression at Queen’s Park...
Introducing: Fair Path Delivery
By Jess Carpinone, BWA Eastern Ontario Membership Co-ordinator & Co-Owner, Bread By Us As a...
Industry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA loans
July 24, 2023 Sent via email. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Finance Member of Parliament, University—Rosedale, Ontario Department of Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Subject: Industry Associations Call for...
BWA July Update: CEBA Relief is Centre Stage
Hi BWA Member, Summer is officially here which means two things:1) Summer lovin' (aka in-person events)2) A shortened, breezy BWA newsletter!First, let us tell you about our in person events where we show you how much we love that you're a Member! We're...
4 Strategies for Better Scheduling in Small Retail Companies
4 Strategies for Better Scheduling in Small Retail Companies How to build a Schedule that both you and your employees will love! Scheduling plays a crucial role in the success of every retail business. Employee-friendly scheduling ensures smooth operations AND...
Struggling with the CEBA crunch: A BWA member shares their actual CEBA repayment numbers
Article Key Points CEBA payments are still a struggle for small businesses. Payments cannibalize investments that could lead to growth at a time when businesses are still struggling with price increases, low traffic, and performance lags. We share an example with...
A peek at the Party for Ethical Employers at Queen’s Park!
BWA delegates mingle with Members of Provincial Parliament at our Queen's Park reception We had a great time chatting up some MPPs at our reception at Queen's Park on May 16, 2023. This followed a series of meetings with five MPPs where we discussed our contribution...
The Canadian Paid Sick Days Calculator
The Canadian Paid Sick Days Calculator How much can adopting Paid Sick Days save your business? Looking for our Turnover and Pay Raise Calculators? Click here.Why Did We Create This Calculator No matter what kind of business you run – you don't want your staff...
The Great Canadian Turnover and Wage Increase Calculators
The Great Canadian Turnover and Pay Raise Calculator How much is employee turnover costing your business? Looking for our Paid Sick Days Calculator? Click here.The Turnover Calculator Based on Go Tours Canada, this employee turnover calculator is designed to give you...
BWA 2023 Federal Budget Response
BWA TAKE: 2023 Federal BudgetDear Minister Freeland and Prime Minister Trudeau, The Better Way Alliance, Canada's Ethical Employer network, is glad to provide insights from our members on the 2023 federal budget. Since launching in 2017, the Better Way Alliance has...
A discussion about advocacy and leadership: A BWA & B-Corporation Event
Advocacy and leadership: A bold discussion with B-Corporations and Better Way Alliance members from across Canada On March 30, 2023, purpose-led business owners from across Canada dug into their leadership and success stories about advocacy and worker support....
“There’s no Finish Line to Entrepreneurship”: Creating good jobs at Cake & Loaf Bakery
Written by Jess Carpinone, Co-Owner, Bread By Us Espresso Bar & Bakery, and BWA Membership Manager When my bakery was just a baby, I stumbled across an article in an industry magazine about a cool bakery in Hamilton, Ontario, that was owned by two women. It...