Post election Main Street bump: Confidence surges among small business owners

Post-election Main Street bump: Confidence surges among small business owners

Small business owner sentiment surges after election, with a heavy partisan component to the outlook, from taxes to trade, regulation and sales expectations.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business ...

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

After six years of tariffs, small-business owners aren’t eager for more

Donald Trump wants to greatly expand import duties. Entrepreneurs who weathered his first round, which Biden largely left intact, say they’d have to raise prices to survive.

Drive Growth With SEO: 3 Tips for Small-Business Owners

Why a solid SEO strategy sets successful online businesses apart—and how to develop one.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Overtime Pay Ruling Helps Small Business Owners Breathe Easier

A federal judge’s decision to block the expansion of overtime pay for salaried workers will help rein in labor costs.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

2 Wishes for Small Businesses in an Election Year

No matter who’s in the Oval Office, the economy is something we should all be rooting for.

Business - Inc. - November 12

What Small-Business Owners Should Learn From Macy’s Missing $150 Million

The department store chain had to delay its third quarter financial statements after uncovering ‘erroneous accounting accrual entries’ related to delivery expenses.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia

Demonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country

World - ABC News - November 18

How high could Bitcoin go after Trump’s post-election surge?

Bitcoin surged to past its all-time high price following the election of President-elect Donald Trump, opening the potential to policy concerning deregulation and Wall Street investment. CNBC’s ...

Corporate insiders cash in on post-election US stock market surge

Insider sales reach all-time high as executives from Goldman Sachs to Tesla lock in equity gains

World - Financial Times - November 19

Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Trump Bump 2.0? Experts Expect Another Audience Surge, With Caveats.

News fatigue and changing consumption habits could sap some of that enthusiasm over time, several news media experts said.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump rally carries US small-cap stocks to all-time high

Promise of corporate tax cuts helps Russell 2000 index eclipse 2021 record

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog

Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPC

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges

The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.

Business - Inc. - November 22

Post-Election, Emergency Contraception Sales Are Surging. Women-Led Startups Are Meeting the Demand

Customers are stocking up on the morning-after pill—which remains legal in all 50 states—in advance of the next Trump presidency.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Britain’s government must rebuild business confidence

Labour needs employers and wealth creators to propel its ambitions for growth

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Wall Street’s Blindspot That Helps Small Investors

Thirty-two percent returns from the $2.4 trillion baby boomer trend?

Business - Inc. - November 12

Business Owners Get a Strong Voice in Pennsylvania Vote

In the small city of Erie, small business owners and entrepreneurs are heavily targeted by both parties’ campaigns.

Business - Inc. - November 4

This Week, Business Owners Know the Drill: Be Prepared for Protests

Here’s how you can keep your businesses and teams safe amid potential protests and other disruptions this week.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

NFL Thanksgiving preview: What is the main course among the 3 Thanksgiving games?

Which of the Thanksgiving games are the most appetizing?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Small Business Uncertainty Spiked Again in October

Business owners are feeling extremely uncertain. But that doesn’t mean they’re losing hope for the future, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Why Early Planning is Key to Exiting a Small Business

Starting a business is hard, but leaving it may be even harder without an advance strategy for a transition.

Business - Inc. - November 20

What Trump Means for Small Business Borrowing

Banks and lenders are hoping that certain regulations can be relaxed to better spur economic growth.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

How MNTN Is Bringing Hollywood Creativity to Small Business

Ryan Reynolds and Mark Douglas pair innovative ad tech with a hell of a lot of fun.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Small Business Saturday Is Now a Weekend-Long Affair

Founders are working to reach consumers wherever they shop, with gift bundles, collaborations, behind-the-scenes peeks, and, of course, plenty of discounts.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls

Many companies report worsening conditions following rise in employers’ national insurance contributions

Business - Financial Times - November 22

Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarm

World - Financial Times - October 31

Erie Business Owners Could Help Decide Pennsylvania, the White House

Pennsylvania is a key swing state and Erie business owners could sway the election.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down

Vow to round up undocumented workers risks labour shortages and higher prices

World - Financial Times - November 18

Trump is confident on election’s eve: 'It’s ours to lose’

Former President Trump thinks it’s his election to lose as voters go to the polls to elect a new president. If he’s right, he’ll make history, becoming the first former president to lose office and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

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