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What 2026 means for small businesses

January 2026

Finance Friday

FirstOntario Senior Manager of Business Services, Colin Cyr, discusses what small businesses can expect in 2026 in our latest Finance Friday segment. Colin reviews insights from the latest Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) report, including muted consumer demand, ongoing uncertainty, labour market challenges and the gap between entrepreneurial interest and preparedness.

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