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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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Matthew Hunt joins The Roadmap to discuss how he used his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen to launch a successful HVAC startup.
The Roadmap
Startup founder Matthew Hunt on entrepreneurial spirit and expansion goals
Colin Velez
Welcome to another edition of The Roadmap on ASBN, where we showcase how small business owners leverage their entrepreneurial spirit
GoDaddy has launched a new artificial intelligence platform called Airo to help small business owners create websites, design logos, and more
Articles
GoDaddy Airo helps small business owners design websites with AI
Colin Velez
Internet domain registry GoDaddy has released a new suite of artificial intelligence features called Airo, designed to help small business
Aisha Taylor Issah joins The Small Business Show to discuss the Sistahs in Business Expo, an event empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
The Small Business Show
Equalizing opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs — Aisha Taylor Issah | Sistahs in Business Expo
Colin Velez
Black women continue to join the entrepreneurial community on a daily basis, achieving success as the business world slowly becomes
Here are five virtual online events in February and March that can teach helpful skills and crucial insights to small business owners.
Articles
5 upcoming virtual small business events in February and March
Colin Velez
As small business owners, it is crucial to continue growing no matter what industry you serve, both as a person
Bill Harper joins The Small Business Show to share his insights into how entrepreneurs can compete with bigger brands. politics
The Small Business Show
How can small business owners compete with larger companies? — Bill Harper | BrandBossHQ
Colin Velez
Small business owners may feel daunted by the task of competing with rivals who have had more time to build
The SBA has announced an updated Equity Action Plan that it says will deliver more support to entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
Articles
SBA refreshes Equity Action Plan to serve diverse entrepreneurs
Colin Velez
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has revealed details of its revised Equity Action Plan, a strategy for addressing systemic
Businesses around the world are adopting fika, the Swedish practice of taking a group coffee break, to boost productivity and lower stress.
Company Culture
How the Swedish fika tradition is revolutionizing office culture
Colin Velez
Experts are heralding the benefits of fika, a Swedish tradition that has been shown to boost employee productivity and lower
Post-holiday small business sales were stable from December, with retail outpacing other sectors as food service fell behind.
Small Business News
Small business sales flat in January, consumer spending shifts
Colin Velez
January was a strong month for small businesses thanks to stable consumer demand and cooling economic concerns, according to the
Robyn Garrett joins The Small Business Show to discuss the common leadership mistakes companies make that are harming their work culture.
The Small Business Show
The connection between work culture and leadership — Robyn L. Garrett | Beamably
Colin Velez
Positive work culture and good leadership go hand-in-hand, each one being a fundamental component of the employee experience. Unfortunately, many
Inflation continues to climb on a national level, but locally, consumer price increases vary based on local economic factors and policy.
Articles
How inflation is affecting metropolitan cities across the country
Colin Velez
Inflation remains an economic obstacle for many, but new research indicates the impact on consumers and business owners may vary
Serial entrepreneur Michael Lan joins The Roadmap to share his insights into small business logstics, growth strategy, and leadership.
The Roadmap
Why you should keep your supply chain simple — Michael Lan | Green Boom
Colin Velez
On this episode of The Roadmap, host Lee Heisman is joined by Michael Lan, serial entrepreneur, business consultant, growth accelerator,
Bryant Amundson joins Franchise Trends to discuss how he turned one small restaurant into more than 60 in as little as five years.
Small Business Shows
The keys to scaling a successful restaurant franchise — Bryant Amundson | Nautical Bowls
Colin Velez
Joining a franchise gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to start a business within an already established brand, allowing them to take
ASBN Small Business Network
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