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What’s in the New NAFTA? A Look at Intellectual Property in USMCA
Small Business Insider by Karen Kerrigan- The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been a growth engine for many American small businesses. There is no doubt, however, that the trade...
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“Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” Update: Meals and Entertainment, 20% Small Business...
Small Business Insider By Karen Kerrigan- The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) was signed into law on December 22, 2017 and due to many changes made by the law, U.S. Treasury continues to work on...
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Bigger and Better Story on Wages
Small Business Insider: The Economy by Raymond J. Keating- On October 11, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that real average hourly earnings on private nonfarm payrolls grew solidly by 0.3...
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Drug Price Transparency: Consumers Want Meaningful Information
Small Business Insider A proposed government mandate for advertising won’t lower prices, and will confuse consumers By Karen Kerrigan– The issue of price transparency and prescription drugs is getting...
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Best States for Job Growth Over Past Year
by Raymond J. Keating- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its first look at employment and unemployment by state for September on October 19. Unemployment Rate Unreliable The opening line of...
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State of the Week: Florida Ranks Among the Best States for Small Business,...
by Raymond J. Keating- Small Business Policy Index 2018: Florida ranked fifth best – number 5 – among the 50 states. SBE Council’s “Small Business Policy Index 2018” ranks the 50 states according to...
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STATE OF THE WEEK: Washington and the Costly Carbon Tax Initiative
Small Business Insider by Raymond J. Keating- Small Business Policy Index 2018: Washington ranked 7th – that is, seventh best – among the 50 states. SBE Council’s “Small Business Policy Index 2018”...
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4 Recent Moves by the Trump Administration and Key Agencies that are Big for...
Small Business Insider By Karen Kerrigan- Congress may be out, but the wheels of reform continue to turn inside-the-beltway. During the past couple of weeks, there’s been some notable movement on...
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Peter Drucker: 15 Insights on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management
Small Business Insider – Business Success Strategies by Raymond J. Keating- During the ten years that I taught MBA students, I turned to Peter Drucker as a go-to source for business wisdom and...
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Small Business Accelerator
Tips, Trends and Resources for Entrepreneurs This week’s roundup of “How To” articles, educational resources and upcoming events, business news and success stories recommended by SBE Council President...
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Spooktacular Small Businesses: Entrepreneurs and their Employees Make...
Small Business Insider Halloween is the sweetest time of the year for many small businesses. by Raymond J. Keating- Tens of millions of costumed children and teens – perhaps even sprinkled in with some...
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STATE OF THE WEEK: In Nevada, Don’t Mess Up a Really Good Thing
by Raymond J. Keating- Small Business Policy Index 2018: Nevada ranked best – number 1 – among the 50 states. SBE Council’s “Small Business Policy Index 2018” ranks the 50 states according to 55...
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Small Business Accelerator
Tips, Trends and Resources for Entrepreneurs This week’s roundup of “How To” articles, educational resources and upcoming events, business news and success stories recommended by SBE Council President...
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ELECTION DAY 2018: The Stakes are Big for Small Business
Small Business Insider Will the Good Times Get Better for Entrepreneurs and Small Business? By Karen Kerrigan- The outcome of Election Day 2018 will determine whether policy momentum from Washington...
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Election 2018: Results of Key Governor Races
Small Business Insider by Raymond J. Keating- State policymaking affects entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors and workers. SBE Council’s Small Business Policy Index 2018 and Small Business Tax...
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Adapt or Perish – What You Need to Do
H.G. Wells said: “Adapt or perish, now as ever; is nature’s inexplorable imperative.” – As in nature, so too in business. By Barbara Weltman- On October 14, 2018, Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
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Election 2018: Results on Key State Ballot Measures Impacting Small Business...
Small Business Insider by Raymond J. Keating- Small Business Policy Index 2018: SBE Council’s “Small Business Policy Index 2018” ranks the 50 states according to 55 different policy measures, including...
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The Lame Duck Agenda: Unfinished Policy Business for Entrepreneurs
Small Business Insider Policy matters: Let’s keep the economy growing and working for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The 3 Key Areas: Access to capital via JOBS Act 3.0, cost certainty with HIT...
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Regarding the Uptick in Inflation: Economic Growth is Not the Culprit
by Raymond J. Keating- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that the Consumer Price Index increased by 0.3 percent in October. That was the fastest monthly increase since January of this year....
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Retail Sales Bounce Back in October
by Raymond J. Keating- Retail and food service sales bounced back nicely in the most recent month’s data. October retail and food service sales grew by 0.8 percent, according to the latest estimate...
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