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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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Tom Sullivan joins ASBN for a new Small Business Update, this time to discuss how entrepreneurs are feeling heading into 2024.
Interviews
Small Business Update: Are entrepreneurs confident heading into 2024?
Colin Velez
Small business confidence is a key indicator of economic performance, as it provides a frontline view of the market otherwise
Small business owners expressed lower confidence toward the economy in Q4 than in Q3, despite strong holiday sales and cooling inflation.
Articles
Economic confidence retreats from 3-year high among small business owners
Colin Velez
Small business owners felt less confident in the economy over the fourth quarter than during the third, despite record-breaking holiday
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady for the third time, while announcing plans to cut rates in 2024.
Articles
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, announces rate cuts for 2024
Colin Velez
In its post-meeting media conference, the Federal Reserve announced it would again hold interest rates steady and revealed plans to
Consumers and entrepreneurs differed on the economy in separate monthly reports but agreed that inflation remains a challenge.
Small Business News
Inflation expectations shift among consumers, small business owners
Colin Velez
Consumers expect inflation to increase at the slowest pace since early 2021, indicating Americans have grown more confident in the
Gene Marks joins The Small Business Show to discuss the limitations of artificial intelligence and where he thinks the technology is headed.
The Small Business Show
Exploring the limitations of artificial intelligence for businesses — Gene Marks
Colin Velez
While artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, many have expressed anxieties over the technology’s rapid acceptance by the
Stone Stafford joins The Roadmap to discuss his unexpected but highly successful career in the music and entertainment industry.
The Roadmap
How entrepreneurs navigate their non-linear career paths — Stone Stafford | Icon Studios
Colin Velez
Stone Stafford is the co-founder of Icon Studios, a music publishing business based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to running
The IRS is rejecting more than 20,000 applicants for the employee retention credit or ERC after a surge of fraudulent claims in mid-2023.
Articles
IRS rejects 20,000 ERC claims, announces voluntary disclosure program
Colin Velez
The IRS is rejecting more than 20,000 applicants who filed for the employee retention credit or ERC as part of
William Rivera joins The Small Business Show to share his insights into the e-commerce market and entrepreneurship.
Interviews
Why starting an eCommerce business is easier than you think — William Rivera
Colin Velez
The eCommerce market is projected to reach $8.1 trillion in only three more years, according to Forbes. However, many are
Small business news: SMBs navigate holiday sales, bonus reductions, and shipping challenges during a crucial sales season.
Small Business News
Small Business News | Holiday shipping deadlines, 2024 eCommerce strategies, seasonal revenue trends
Colin Velez
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to speed on the latest tools and
John Jantsch joins The Small Business Show to discuss the three phases of implementing a proper marketing strategy.
Marketing
How to design and execute your small business marketing strategy — John Jantsch | Duct Tape Marketing
Colin Velez
Marketing strategy is crucial to the success of any company, big or small, providing a foundation for accelerated growth. However,
The Small Business Administration has launched a new campaign to drive more holiday shopping traffic to local brands.
Articles
SBA launches new initiative to boost holiday shopping at small businesses
Colin Velez
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a new campaign to drive more holiday shopping traffic to smaller brands.
Cyber Monday spending hit an all-time high this year as consumers utilized new ways of purchasing products.
Articles
Cyber Monday spending hits new record, latest holiday shopping trends emerge
Colin Velez
American consumers spent record amounts during Cyber Monday sales events, beating last year’s total by 9.6%, according to data from
ASBN Small Business Network
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