Payment processing fees may seem minor, but for local businesses operating on tight margins, small percentage costs are adding up to a meaningful financial burden in 2026.
Kitsilano’s commercial mix is quietly changing as professional services and appointment-based businesses increasingly replace traditional retail. The shift reflects changing costs, consumer behaviour, and how local businesses now operate.
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As 2026 begins, many Vancouver businesses are scaling back paid advertising as rising costs and diminishing returns push them toward trust-based visibility, referrals, and earned credibility instead.
Payment processing fees may seem minor, but for local businesses operating on tight margins, small percentage costs are adding up to a meaningful financial burden in 2026.
Kitsilano’s commercial mix is quietly changing as professional services and appointment-based businesses increasingly replace traditional retail. The shift reflects changing costs, consumer behaviour, and how local businesses now operate.
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