Household debt creeps up

The amount households owe, relative to their income, crept higher in the second quarter, even as mortgage borrowing continued to slow, Statistics Canada said.

The agency said Friday credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income increased to 169.1 per cent as growth in debt outpaced income.

Oil production hits record

The world’s supply of oil hit a record last month, yet another sign of oil’s dominance over the energy landscape.

The International Energy Agency said Thursday that the global oil supply reached 100 million barrels a day for the first time ever, boosted by rising production in the U.S. and several OPEC nations.

Bolster sales with #BuyCanada

Thanks to rekindled trade wars, more buyers are seeking made-in-Canada brands. Here’s how Growth 500 firms make the most of the Maple Leaf.

Dale Donaldson has an instant icebreaker. The CEO of Everspring Farms (2018 Growth 500: No. 275)­ works a lot of trade shows, and his answer to the first question typically asked by would-be clients—where are you based?—tends to elicit a telling response. “They’ll say, ‘Oh, you’re from Canada. Oh, OK,’” he explains. “It’s almost like it answers another four or five questions they don’t need to ask.”

How to Get an SBA Loan for Your Small Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) program provides government-backed loans to small businesses. This incentivizes banks to provide loans to small businesses it otherwise would have rejected for credit issues or lack of collateral. SBA loans usually come with a lot more paperwork and reporting requirements, but they also generally have favorable interest rates and terms.

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