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Anyone else share Brian Didsbury, CPA of LiveCA LLP's cautious optimism that Canadian businesses are going to come out of this tariff mess even stronger than before?

Still trying to navigate your business through this tariff situation? Last week, we hosted a live webinar ft Andrew Dale Rob Khazzam and Simon Gaudreault of Canadian Federation of Independent Business that covered the latest updates on US tariffs for Canadian businesses, the early impacts and some tactics to mitigate financial risks. And the response from those who attended was incredible. We had folks join from coast-to-coast and across a wide range of industries, from retail, defense, logistics, software and more. One of the biggest highlights? A highly-engaged Q&A session. Lots of questions about... ?? Tariff confusion in general—from "what is a tariff?" to sector-specific impacts. ?? Cost implications—how tariffs could increase prices, affect hiring and squeeze margins. ?? Tariff exemptions—lots of questions about remission requests and whether businesses qualify. Whether you're trying to understand the basics or evaluate exposure in your industry, this session is worth a watch. Dropping the on-demand webinar link below ??

"They've done such a world-class job of embedding that next financial product. You're going to see consolidation in the Office of the CFO.” ?? Thanks to Ryan Zauk and the This Week in Fintech team for an insightful discussion on the future of financial services last week—and the unprompted shout-out from Jordan Huck of Notch.

50,000 strong—and counting! ?? We believe in celebrating every milestone, big or small. Today, we’re raising a (virtual) toast to the 50K incredible people who follow and support Float on LinkedIn. THANK YOU for being part of our journey as we continue to support Canadian businesses not just survive but THRIVE through smarter financial services and software. Here’s to the next 50K! ?? Rob Khazzam Ruslan Nikolaev Griffin Keglevich #CanadaCountsOnFloat

What’s the biggest challenge impacting your business growth in 2025? Customer acquisition? Scaling operations? Hiring? Access to capital? Something else? (Let us know in the comments ?? ) Float's recent Financial Outlook Report listed some of the top challenges reported by 400+ Canadian SMBs, which vary based on confidence levels. So how do your experiences compare?

In 2024, only 9% of Canadian businesses were using generative AI. Now? 41% of Float customers are subscribed to at least one AI tool. ?? AI adoption is accelerating fast—but which tools are businesses actually using, and how much are they spending? We break it all down in our latest insights. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4hjPCxL

Confident SMBs are TWICE as likely to expect >10% profit growth this year. What’s their edge? Access. Andrew Dale, Chief Financial Services Officer at Float, explains it this way: “Survival is no longer just about perseverance—it’s about access. Access to capital, real-time financial insights and efficient financial systems are critical for businesses to stay competitive." "To really be elbows-up, we need bold policy changes and financial solutions that target these newer businesses and empower them to plan strategically—without blindspots, long wait times or red tape.” In today’s economy, just working hard isn’t enough. Without this kind ?? of access? Growth stalls, decisions get riskier and businesses are left navigating blind spots. Read more about how to get this kind of competitive edge in ???? ?? https://bit.ly/3DDoHz7

The Bank of Canada just cut rates by a quarter point. But will it actually move the needle for Canadian businesses? Survey says...NOPE. According to our latest SMB Financial Outlook Report, 7 out of 10 business owners say today’s rate cut will have little to no impact on their operations. Why? Because high operational costs, unpredictable demand and inflation remain the biggest hurdles in 2025. ?? 65% of SMBs expect tariff impacts ? 4 in 10 are still in “wait-and-see” mode ?? Established SMBs (11+ years) tend to be the most confident and are 2x as likely to expect a +10% YoY profit growth is year So, how are Canada’s most resilient businesses adapting? Get the trends, insights and real stories ?? https://bit.ly/3DDoHz7 #CanadaCountsOnFloat

SPOTTED: Float in the NYT crossword ?? Looks like even The New York Times knows what’s up. Indeed the best way to help your business "stay above water." A more obvious clue: What is Canada’s #1 business finance platform? #CanadaCountsOnFloat

There’s a lot of talk lately about elbows up. But what about elbows locked—arm in arm, standing strong with each other? This week, Float hosted a dinner at Nobu Toronto, bringing together retail and D2C finance leaders for an evening that underscored the power of connection—great food, meaningful conversations and shared insights. It was the perfect time to connect and talk about what’s shaping these industries in Canada. From current tariff policies to unexpected challenges (and even some surprising benefits!), the discussion was insightful, candid and a reminder of how valuable these in-person moments are. A big thank you to everyone who joined—it’s always a privilege to bring together such sharp minds who are driving some of Canada's most exciting brands. Let’s keep the conversation going! Tatiana Staley, CPA, CMA, MBA Stephanie Pereira Sabryna Ko, CPA Whitney W. Michael Van, CPA, CMA Ashwin Aggarwal Heather Walker Rachel G. Robyn Wilson Atulya Sheth CA, CPA Nick Baksh, B.Comm Charlene Li, CPA CA Vincent Li Kyla Dufresne Kristen Gale Lyn G, CPA, CA Rachel Jantzi Daniel Jantzi Andrew Dale Liz Boag Jake Cooper David Klomfass Ioana Aiordachioaie