Canadian SMBs are confident about the future, but rising costs remain a concern
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Published May 08, 2023 • 5 minute read
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Buoyed by increasing revenues, Canadian SMBs want to invest in technology and people to drive growth.
Key Findings from Sage’s 2023 Small Business Big Opportunity Global Survey:
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