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Business owners
For some business owners, higher interest rates are a non-issue
by
Justin Ho
Dec 4, 2023
The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates for almost two years now, affecting virtually everyt;hing in the economy. But some businesses have been relatively insulated from rate hikes.
Why are businesses pessimistic about the economy?
Sep 12, 2023
In August, for the 20th straight month, business owners scored their outlook below average.
Banks are pushing more business loans. Some business owners aren’t sure they want them.
by
Justin Ho
Apr 27, 2022
In the words of one business owner: "Why would I want to go into any type of expansion?"
Why business owners are stocking up on inventory
by
Justin Ho
Jun 15, 2021
Supply chain bottlenecks and a booming economy are pushing business owners to create a buffer — even taking out loans to do so.
Kat Cole's vision for a kinder capitalism
Aug 10, 2020
The president and COO of Focus Brands says "caring for connected stakeholders — employees, customers, vendors" is where our economic system is going.
"We stand with the cause," but store owners fear for their livelihood
by
Jack Stewart
Jun 3, 2020
After some protests became destructive in several cities across the U.S., small business owners are cleaning and and trying to protect their stores.