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Slowest U.S. Population Growth on Record
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – A growing population is a positive in so many different ways, including on the economy front with more entrepreneurs, producers, workers and consumers,...
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THE LATEST TAX STATS ON PARTNERSHIPS AND LLCS
By Barbara Weltman – A partnership is not taxpaying entity, but files an annual tax return, Form 1065, to report income, deductions, and other items. These items pass through to partners, who may be...
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2022 Policy: A Pro-Entrepreneurship, Pro-Small Business Agenda
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – Americans and our economy, along with the rest of the world, were hit by what proved to be a deadly pandemic in early 2020. That was nearly two years ago,...
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ASSESSING 2021: GOOD YEAR OR BAD FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
BY BARBARA WELTMAN – Whether the past 12 months have been profitable or not, one thing you surely can say is that it hasn’t been dull. The past year has seen the rise of inflation to historic levels,...
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Government ‘Confusion’ and Unwarranted Intrusion Preventing Needed 5G in the...
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER By Karen Kerrigan – There are many things the federal government needs to get right and can do more effectively to make 2022 better for the American public, our businesses and...
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Trends 2022: Retail
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER By Karen Kerrigan – What can we expect for 2022? As Oscar Wilde so brilliantly observed, “To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” This mindset for success...
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Taxing Capital Gains: Will the Courts Save Washington State from Bad Economic...
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – The state of Washington has enjoyed a huge competitive advantage over most other states. But part of that advantage is in danger of being lost....
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Consumer Trends 2022
By Karen Kerrigan – One thing that entrepreneurs and small business owners can continue to expect in 2022 is more of the same and more of the unexpected. Entrepreneurs and innovations will continue to...
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STARTUP IDEAS FOR SUCCESS: GETTING YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW
BY BARBARA WELTMAN – For the past several years, a monthly blog of mine throughout the year has focused on a theme: Developing leadership qualities in 2019, preparing for economic change in 2020 and...
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Actions by Congress Need to Support Small Businesses, Not Harm Market Access...
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER BY KAREN KERRIGAN – Our latest survey in partnership with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) reports that small business owners want President Biden and Congress to...
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Troubling Small Business Signals in Latest Small Business Pulse Survey
by Raymond J. Keating – The latest Small Business Pulse survey from the U.S. Census Bureau offered some troubling signals from small businesses. Revenue Trouble First, in the latest week’s polling...
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COVID-19 Small Business Resources & Federal Government Programs, UPDATED
UPDATED January 23, 2022 By Karen Kerrigan- This page, updated frequently, includes resources and information from the private sector and key government agencies on COVID-19 related programs and...
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Start-up Steps for Your Digital Business
By Barbara Weltman – The pandemic may have caused many businesses to fail, but it also appears to be doing something to boost the entrepreneurial spirit. This is evidenced by a surge in business...
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The Senate Takes its Turn at Destabilizing U.S. Tech Leadership
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER On Jan. 20, S. 2992 was advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee despite the many significant concerns and issues expressed by Senators about the bill. It did not receive...
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Online Ad Bill in Congress Threatens Small Business Revenue and Growth
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – Members of Congress just keep coming up with pieces of legislation that are detached from the realities of economics, competition and consumer choice in...
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Pharmaceutical Investment and Innovation: Big business and small business...
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – The pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry has the reputation for being all about large businesses. This mistaken view is widely pitched in...
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The Need for Connectivity and Speed: NTIA Has a Big Responsibility to Small...
By Karen Kerrigan – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is being tasked with a big responsibility – overseeing the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and...
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As Jobs Recover, Warning Signs on Main Street Remain
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Karen Kerrigan – Yes, millions of small businesses got slammed by government shutdowns and restrictions during the pandemic. Thankfully, many were able to endure the initial...
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Business Intelligence: Tips, Trends and Resources for Entrepreneurs
Startup Steps for Your Digital Business, SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER, SBE Council In a Small Business Insider blog post, small business expert Barbara Weltman writes that 2022 is looking to be another good...
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Gallup: Americans are More Dissatisfied with Government Regulation
SMALL BUSINESS INSIDER by Raymond J. Keating – Gallup released new poll numbers on February 7 that shows the American people being generally displeased with government regulation of business and...
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