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: A cool-down of the red hot economy, why restaurant workers are quitting at a record rate, where the minimum wage fight stands as of now, and more.
The Wall Street Journal: The US economy is expected to cool down from here on out: “Growth likely hit a high point in the second quarter and will slow as the boosts from fiscal stimulus and reopenings fade, economists say.”
CNBC: Wondering where efforts to raise the federal minimum wage stand now? Here’s a breakdown.
Reuters: Homebuilding in the US increased more than expected in June, “but permits for future home construction fell to an eight-month low, likely reflecting hesitancy caused by expensive building materials as well as shortages of labor and land.”
NPR: Restaurant workers are quitting at a record rate, and there are a variety of reasons that could be happening – low pay, no benefits, and rude customers being some of them.
Small Business Trends: According to new research, “more than 85% of consumers want full visibility into shipping timelines before making any online purchase.”
Forbes: Payment solutions company Square, founded by billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched a small business checking account “to the surprise of absolutely no one.”
Axios: Consumers are complaining about higher prices these days, but buying anyway, according to this Axios report.
Study Finds: According to a recent study by OnePoll, “1 in 5 small business owners were on the brink of closing forever during the pandemic.”
Entrepreneur: It’s always good to keep an eye on your risks as an entrepreneur. Here are 3 reasons that might cause your small business to fail and what to do about them.
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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.
