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Local businesses of all shapes and sizes are the heart of our communities, which is why credit unions believe in supporting local businesses both big and small.

Don’t take our word for it: Atlantic Business Magazine’s readers have named credit unions the Best Financial Institution in Atlantic Canada for small businesses.

To learn about how we have helped our member businesses, check out their stories below.

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Tax Talk: The tax implications of COVID-19 relief programs

A few things to know about taxes and the COVID-19 relief programs.

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Member Story: blushco. Part 2: Working with a financial expert

We're in business for your business. And your credit union can help.

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Member Story: Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures

When Morgan MacDonald took a job as a tidal bore rafting guide in high school, little did he know it would turn into a life-long passion.

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Business Planning Guide

Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship! Not sure where to start? We can help.

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Member Story: blushco. Part 1: Starting your own business

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are the heart of our communities, which is why credit unions believe in supporting businesses both big and small.

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Member Story: Amherst Artisan Gallery

Home to nearly 100 artists and thousands of pieces of artwork, the Gallery is a thriving and supportive community space for residents.

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Your Two Cents – Gimme Credit: How to biz

Before you dive head first into entrepreneurship, we have some helpful tips to set you up with success.

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Member Story: Blossom Shops

Penny Taylor knows a thing or two about growing a successful business and she's sharing her trade secrets with us.

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Member Story: Canine Therapy for First Responders

Tracey knew her business idea was unique and she needed the right partner to make it happen.

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Supporting small businesses during COVID-19

Small businesses are so important to our communities. Here are just a few ways you can help support your favourite local spots during this time.

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Member Story: BeckTek

With a passion for computers, emerging technology, and the right partner, Scott Beck was able to lean into the computer movement.

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Member Story: Samuel’s Coffee

Moyna knows entrepreneurship can be lonely—but with her local credit union, she now has a partner.

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Member Story: PEI Preserve Company

Back in 1985, Bruce and Shirley MacNaughton had a vision to create a food destination with integrity and flavour.

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The low-down on multi-level marketing

MLMs position themselves as ways to earn extra cash, dip your toes into entrepreneurship, and—just maybe—strike it big. So, who’s right?

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Member Story: A for Adventure

Chris and Jan turned their love for the outdoors into full-time jobs—with the help of their local credit union.

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Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Turning your passion into a full-time gig

Do what you love and never work a day in your life—that's what they say. And for Dave Culligan, that's exactly what he did.

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Member Story: eyecandy SIGNS

"We never considered our bank a partner before, but from the very first conversation with iNova, we knew we shared the same values."

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Member Story: Argyle Fine Art

Credit unions believe in community, and in small businesses just like Adriana’s.

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Member Story: Growing Our Future Childcare Co-operative

Thanks to Leading Edge Credit Union, not only is the Growing Our Future Childcare Co-operative a reality, but it’s a point of community pride.

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Member Story: Strong and Free Emblem

For Denise Dow, launching a business that expresses her Canadian pride was an inevitability. Read about her small business, Strong and Free Emblem.

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Member Story: Trider's Craft Beer

We chatted with Joe about making the leap from brewing beer in his backyard, to bottling over 200 gallons in downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia.

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Member Story: Quality Pre-Owned Auto

Brian was honest and candid in our conversation—everything from the struggles of starting a business, to real advice on how best to navigate buying a used car.

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Member Story: District Hair

Christina Mahoney is sort of like the human version of a good hair day—talking to her makes you feel inspired, confident, and ready to take on the world.

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Member Story: Lifestyles Health and Fitness Studio

How imagining your business a little differently can pay off.

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In the business of brewing

For the partners in Lunn’s Mill Beer Company—their small business started off as a pastime, but they soon realized that making beer could be more than a hobby.

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Jewels and Gems

Thanks to a fierce sense of community pride and a bit of help from the local credit union, Jewels and Gems Daycare keeps it's doors open.

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Member Story: Local by Atta

Jesse and Julian Howatt took their interest in where food comes from and started their own indoor lettuce and greens farm, Local by Atta.

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Prestige in PEI

Find out how Prestige cabinets and Prestige Floral started off as a small cabinet company in a garage and expanded to multiple locations and 26 employees.

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A family history

Lobster fishing in Atlantic Canada is often a family affair. Skills, equipment—and an appreciation for a day spent at sea—are shared from generation to generati

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Member Story: Holy Cow Burgers & Wings

Quentin Gillis and Tanya O’Brien, owners of Holy Cow Burgers & Wings, a big risk paid off.

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Lobster fishers stay rainy day ready

Just a drop in the ocean. Plenty of fish in the sea. Don’t rock the boat. The fishing industry is responsible for some of the most common and widely-u

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Lessons in starting and growing a small business from Red Island Hospitality Group

There’s no perfect recipe for starting a small business, but there are some key ingredients for success.

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Fluffy bottom babies gets a boost

It’s time to celebrate! The Small Business Loan Guarantee Program had injected more than $100 million into businesses across Nova Scotia.

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How betting on small businesses makes for a sweet deal

Aldric Comeau might have raised some corporate eyebrows—he was only 20 years old and his vision was a small business in his own community of Clare, Nova Scotia.

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Small business loans that bring people home

In 2015, Mike McCarron managed to make this dream a reality when he decided to take his skills in oil and gas and apply them to the local construction industry.

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Member Story: Hop Creative – How to afford to travel

From the tropics of Bali, Trevor and Anna are teaching us their tips & tricks to travelling the world while staying on-budget.

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