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Small business optimism dropped by less than 1% in February, as inflation concerns grew but labor issues abated.
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Small business optimism remains stable in February as labor factors improve

Colin Velez

Small business optimism was almost flat in February over January, with confidence strengthened by declining labor challenges but weakened due

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Inflation staled in June, as the annual rate slowed to just 3% under the influence of volatile food and energy prices.
Articles
Rising inflation stalls in June as Fed weighs next interest rate hike
Colin Velez
Inflation continued to show signs of stalling in June, as the annual rate slowed to just 3% under the influence
On this episode of the Small Business Show, we are joined by award-winning leadership expert, speaker and author Meridith Elliott Powell.
Leadership
Why embracing uncertainty leads to innovation for SMBs — Meridith Elliott Powell
Colin Velez
In recent years, small-to-medium-sized businesses have undergone significant changes and uncertainty from supply chain chokeholds, inflation costs, and even rising
Tom Sullivan joins ASBN to offer small business news updates for June, this time focusing on economic improvements and job growth.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Update
Small business updates: U.S. tames inflation, looks to boost jobs — Tom Sullivan | Chamber of Commerce
Colin Velez
The time has come for another Small Business Update from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce here on ASBN. Tom Sullivan,
Adam Mendler, host Thirty Minute Mentors, joins The Small Business Show to discuss the role positivity plays in small business leadership.
Interviews
Why positivity is a superpower in small business leadership — Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
Colin Velez
Do you know what your small business’s superpower is? As a small business owner, it is crucial to be as
Out of 550 small businesses, more than half told American Express they were already using artificial intelligence tools in some form.
Articles
Small business owners warm up to artificial intelligence in Amex report
Colin Velez
Artificial intelligence is gaining advocacy among the small business community as the race to develop new tools and frameworks ramps
Matt Easton joins The Small Business Show to discuss how salespeople can shake their bad habits and close more deals.
Interviews
Replacing old habits: why clients don’t trust salespeople — Matt Easton | Easton University
Colin Velez
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s data, sales is the largest profession in the country, and yet only 18%
Tensions over remote-work increase, as companies adopt different strategies to bring workers back to the office.
Small Business News
U.S. corporations seeking unorthodox solutions to remote-work challenges
Colin Velez
Tensions between businesses and workers over remote work have increased, as large companies adopt different strategies to bring employees back
Bill Harper joins The Small Business Show to discuss artificial intelligence and how entrepreneurs should use this powerful tool
The Small Business Show
Artificial intelligence and content creation: do entrepreneurs have the right mindset? — Bill Harper | BrandBoss HQ
Colin Velez
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize commerce, but how quickly will this happen and what does that mean for small business
In a last-minute vote to prevent a devastating national default, the Senate approved a bill suspending the debt ceiling on Thursday evening.
Articles
Debt ceiling suspended, default avoided: why did it take so long?
Colin Velez
In a last-minute vote to prevent a devastating national default, the Senate approved a bill suspending the debt ceiling on
Michele Grace joins The Small Business Show to discuss how JPMorgan Chase and other large banks are seeing a surge in small business growth
The Small Business Show
Small business boom: Why banks are seeing a business loan surge – Michele Grace | JPMorgan Chase
Colin Velez
Although Small Business Month is drawing to a close, many financial institutions are stunned by the sudden boom in entrepreneurialism
Tom Sullivan joins The Small Business Show to offer an exclusive update on U.S. Chamber of Commerce initiatives to help entrepreneurs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Update
Small business updates from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — Tom Sullivan
Colin Velez
Government programs are an essential resource for small business owners looking for greater success. Tom Sullivan, vice president of small
Business influencers are everywhere, but how can entrepreneurs find qualified and reliable sources in the midst of all the noise?
Articles
Follow the leader: Avoiding bad advice in the world of business influencers
Colin Velez
Mentorship in the small business space is integral to success, as many entrepreneurs know. All professionals, regardless of their experience
ASBN Small Business Network
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