Category: Business

Sometimes the cost of owning a car can outweigh the convenience, and that’s when car-sharing services like Ottawa’s Vrtucar come in.

Under constant pressure from aggressive chain-store advertising campaigns such as Blockbuster’s recent “no late fees” gimmick, certain ‘Mom and Pop’ video stores in Ottawa have survived by creating a niche market of hard-to-find videos and onsite expertise.

A new business advisory committee will aim to give small- and medium-sized businesses a voice at city hall, but not all owners are convinced that the committee is worthwhile.

Small business needs help, but there seems to be little in sight.