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How Regional Economies Are Fueling Small Business Growth

If you zoom out and look at the national economy, things can feel a little murky. One month it’s strong, the next it’s sputtering. But if you zoom in—on cities,…

How to Stay Steady in a Shaky Economy

If you feel like your holding your breath during the economic times this year, you’re not alone. Between rising interest rates, global instability, and constant chatter about recessions (or recoveries),…

2025 Spending Trends: What to Expect

Consumer confidence isn’t just an economic number—it’s a pulse check on your customer base. If you want to stay profitable in 2025, your strategy needs to reflect how people are…

How Does Inflation Really Affect Small Business Profitability?

IInflation touches everything—fuel, groceries, wages, and yes, even your coffee order. But for small business owners, its effects are especially hard-hitting. Unlike large corporations with financial cushions and buying leverage,…

Are US Recession Fears Still Justified This Year?

In 2025, talk of a looming recession continues to make headlines, but is it still grounded in data or just lingering anxiety? While the economy faces real headwinds, many of…

Fed Rates in 2025: A Make-or-Break Moment for Small Businesses

The Federal Reserve ended 2024 on a delicate plateau, parking the federal-funds rate in a 7.25 – 7.50 percent target range and insisting it would “stay higher for longer” until…

Understanding “Sticky Inflation” and Why It’s Hard to Fix

Inflation has been a hot topic in economics, business, and daily life in recent years. While some inflationary pressures tend to be temporary and responsive to policy changes, others prove…

America’s Small Businesses Are Preparing for a Recession

As the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing growth and uncertainty looms, small businesses across the country are bracing for a possible recession. Compounding these concerns are the lingering effects…

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Becoming Unaffordable

The American dream of owning a home has become increasingly out of reach for millions of people across the country. Skyrocketing home prices, rising interest rates, and limited housing inventory…

Preparing for a Soft Recession: Strategic Moves for SMBs

In the face of a softening U.S. economy, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are entering an era that demands both caution and calculated action. With GDP growth forecasts revised downward,…