New Administration Brings Small Business Optimism and Many Challenges

Based on surveys from major companies, organizations, and even chambers of commerce, small businesses are giddy for the upcoming four years under a new administration in the White House. The positive outlooks include 70% expecting revenue increases, 76% planning on hiring more, and 91% expressing confidence in growth. In this episode, Gene Marks tempers the enthusiasm by pointing out the potential hurdles, including a labor market that might lose thousands to deportation, proposed tariffs that could up costs for goods, tax incentives that might expire, and inflation still too high. Listen to the episode for more details.

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