Small Business Surveys, HSAs Could Expand, SCORE Threatened

A handful of reports on small businesses shows an optimism toward expansion and AI tools, but that sentiment is guarded by flat job growth, declining hourly wage growth, and 82% of those surveyed planning on securing a line of credit. One positive from the tax and spending bill is proposed changes to HSAs that expand coverage, which could help participation and recruitment. And it’s DOGE 1, SCORE 0: The federal agency cuts funding to small business support program. Listen to the podcast.

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