by Alliance | Nov 27, 2025 | Blog post, featured, Picture
As minimum wages increase in Ontario and other provinces, BWA's new analysis reveals what's actually driving small business cost pressures. Our Fixed Cost Crunch report presents five years of comparative data showing that fixed costs - not wages - are squeezing...
by Alliance | Oct 23, 2025 | Picture
“With just making doughnuts in that space, I was pretty much spinning my wheels to pay rent,” A recent Globe and Mail article showcased business owners finding creative ways to adapt – like co-locating or sharing lease space to stay afloat. It’s a compelling...
by Alliance | Jun 27, 2024 | Picture
To Windsor City Council, Recently I spoke with Mike Kakuk & Kathie McMann on AM800 about the major rent increases plaguing businesses in cities across Canada, including Windsor. I shared stories of businesses facing closures & employee layoffs due to rent...
by Alliance | Mar 1, 2024 | Picture
The Better Way Alliance Proposes Federal Commercial Mortgage Support From cafes to hardware stores, Canada’s rich history of small business ownership has kept neighbourhoods vibrant for decades. Over that time, business owners retired and sold their properties...
by Alliance | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog post, featured, homepage, Picture
Watch Out for the Triple Net Lease A Triple Net Lease can turn a manageable rent situation into a financial nightmare for small businesses. Here's what you need to know before you sign. By Krista Mansour, Liliana Camacho & Craig Marentette · Updated 2026 Single Net...
by Alliance | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog post, Dispute Resolution, featured, Picture
What Happens When a Landlord Owes a Tenant Money Your landlord owes you money for repairs they were responsible for. They're slow to repay — or refusing entirely. Here's what you can do, and what needs to change. By Better Way Alliance · Updated 2026 The Problem Your...
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