New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Canada's Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier and Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced that 2012 was a record year for Indian travellers to Canada.

New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry has proposed that the forthcoming budget 2013-14 should provide an enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), which contributes around 40 percent of industry output, by reconsidering such tax provisions which are adversely affecting the commercial viability of small businesses and are discouraging them from going in from capacity expansion.

Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): Small business owners simply need to take two easy steps to ensure they don't become the next victim of a computer attack- keeping systems up-to-date and setting policies for employees, security experts have said.

Washington, Dec. 18 (ANI): It is not hard to project as to what will happen to the economy if lawmakers don't come to a new agreement ahead of the date when scheduled tax policy changes are to take effect.

London, Dec. 7 (ANI): Web giant Google is set to stop offering its web-based office software, including Gmail, for free to small businesses as it aims to increase revenues outside its core web advertising business, according to a report.

Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): A dozen small business owners, who met President Obama, not only got a taste of the home made brew at the White House, but also got to carry it home.

Washington, Nov. 25 (ANI): In a bid to encourage other Americans to participate in "Small Business Saturday" as an alternative to Black Friday, President Barack Obama visited an Arlington bookstore to buy some Christmas goodies for his family.

Washington, Oct. 12 (ANI): With just a few weeks to go before President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney face off once again in their second presidential debate, a new poll has found that the very smallest businesses in America are leaning left in this year's election.

Washington, Sept. 12 (ANI): Small business owners are feeling more optimistic for the first time in months, despite increasing uncertainty about the political environment.

Wellington, July 21 (ANI): Small business owners, who are unlikely to have the budget for giving substantial pay rises or cash bonuses, need to try other ways to engage their staff and get them working to their full potential, human relations experts have revealed.

Firozabad/ Kanpur, Feb 20 (ANI): Criticizing the Congress party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has accused the ruling party of being anti-poor and against small business enterprises.