Small Business

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February 15, 2021 

Retail Imports Forecast to Hit Record Monthly Highs in 2021

Following a record year during 2020, imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to set new monthly records from now into the summer as the nation’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic, according to the monthly ...

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February 10, 2021 

1/3 of NY Construction Firms Plan to Increase Workforce in 2021

The Bonadio Group’s 2021 survey of New York construction companies and contractors shows that while 43 percent of construction firms were forced to reduce their workforce in 2020 due to COVID-19 challenges, only nine percent plan on further reductions...

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February 8, 2021 

58% of Minority Businesses Can’t Afford February Rent

Across the board, rent problems have escalated in February among many groups and sectors, despite the promise of the new PPP. Minorities, women, and small business owners in 15 different industries have reported increased difficulty in paying their rent.