Alberta small business confidence takes a hit in March

CALGARY — Small business owners in Alberta are demonstrating a decline in optimism, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey of confidence among entrepreneurs.

The Business Barometer Index, released Thursday, said the confidence of small business owners took a hit in March as it fell by almost four points to 66.7 and as a result, Alberta has lost its lead position among provinces.

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