Small Business

 Retail Imports  See Drop Ahead of Increase in Tariffs

November 12, 2018 

Retail Imports See Drop Ahead of Increase in Tariffs

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have slowed down from their pre-holiday peak but remain at unusually high levels as retailers continue bringing in merchandise before tariffs increase in January, according to the monthly ...

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November 8, 2018 

5 Ways CEOs Can Be More Efficient

Many CEOs and entrepreneurs wrestle with this challenge, with both short- and long-term implications. Meanwhile, a disconnect develops between the CEO’s initial big-picture vision for the company and its seemingly sporadic execution toward those goals.

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November 1, 2018 

When 0 ≠ 0: Are You Aware of this Retailer Interest Trick?

With the average shopper expected to spend $1,007 this holiday season, credit card debt on the rise, and 82% of people unaware how a common financing trick called deferred interest works, WalletHub today released its 2018 Deferred Interest Survey ...

 Small Business Owners Upbeat on Economy

November 1, 2018 

Small Business Owners Upbeat on Economy

On a scale of 1-100 with 1 representing the highest level of pessimism and 100 representing the peak of optimism, business owners’ overall business outlook is up six points since July from 65/100 to 71/100 and their confidence in the U.S. economy ...

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October 29, 2018 

Retailers Expect Surge in 2018 Holiday Shopping

Shoppers may be writing longer “nice” lists for gifts and gatherings this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual “Holiday Survey” of consumer spending intentions and trends.

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October 29, 2018 

CEOs Missing the Mark on Strategic Risk Investment

The survey results show that while organizations are laser-focused on digital transformation and disruptive technologies, many leaders fail to also recognize the critical importance of protecting brand and reputation. Fewer than half the leaders ...

 Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks

October 25, 2018 

Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks

Despite widespread economic and business optimism among small business owners, many are feeling underappreciated by their banks. According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, just 37% of small business banking ...

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