Having trouble sorting through the endless barrage of news and content online every day? You aren't alone. Every week, we publish a curated list of some of our favorite articles for small businesses. Tune in every Wednesday to read the latest SMB news, thought leadership pieces from our favorite bloggers, #smallbiztips, and much more.
Counting Down the News this week: Record rates of quitting, President Biden's small business secret weapon, companies on track to be worth $1 trillion, and more.
CNBC: Wages for fast food employees climbed 10% in the latest quarter, the largest increase in years.
Fast Company: Here is a list of companies that are on track to be worth more than $1 trillion in the next three years.
The Wall Street Journal: The expansion of the US economy slowed in August, according to this survey.
Fast Company: Some employees aren't excited about going back to the office, but it's not for the reason you think – it's because they have to give up lucrative side hustles.
Bloomberg: Business schools need to evolve to match “future business demands,” according to some employers.
Quartz: 4 million Americans quit their jobs in April 2021, continuing the record pace at which workers are leaving.
NPR: Many older workers hadn't planned to retire early, but some chose to (or were forced) due to the pandemic.
USA Today: The FTC has sharpened their antitrust case against Facebook, “filing a revised version of their complaint alleging that the social network giant has abused its market power to suppress competition.”
Entrepreneur: Trying to start a small business from scratch? Here are eight tips to help you succeed.
Inc.: President Biden's secret weapon in the attempt to pass his $3.5 trillion budget resolution might just be small business.
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About Lauren Detweiler
I am equal parts marketer, traveler, and writer, and I've been doing all three for as long as I can remember. I have spent most of my time since graduating university traveling and working remotely in Africa and Europe. My passion lies in conveying the right messaging to the right people, and being a part of the CountingWorks and TaxBuzz team means I get to do that not only for our company, but for clients across the country as well.
