As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …
The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …
Small-Business Funding Dispute Challenges Community Lenders -The Wall Street Journal Many of the nation’s federally insured credit unions couldn’t immediately participate because they either had to reactivate their SBA lending credentials or never had them in the first place. Politicians …
Big Business Pledged Gentler Capitalism. It’s Not Happening In Pandemic. -The New York Times CEOs, via the Business Roundtable, pledged to factor in their impact in local communities. The pandemic is putting that commitment to the test. How Coronavirus …
Bosses Stretch The Definition Of Who Is ‘Essential’ – And Workers Take The Risk -Bloomberg Businesses are seizing on vague definitions and lax enforcement to stay open during shutdowns. The Right Way To Help Small Businesses – POLITICO A …
Another Challenge For Small Businesses: Higher Card Fees Could Be On The Way -The Wall Street Journal Visa and Mastercard could raise some swipe fees, which would likely put a new strain on small retailers, grocers and others already reeling …
Companies Cite New Government Benefits In Cutting Workers -The Wall Street Journal Employers factor in extra federal pay in deciding how to handle their workforces; it ‘made that part of the decision more palatable’. Is My Takeout Risking Lives Or …
In Coronavirus Response, Republicans And Democrats Like Big Government -The Wall Street Journal Policies to contain the pandemic fallout could redefine Washington’s role in the economy. Small Businesses Worry $349 Billion Emergency Lending Program Isn’t Big Enough – The Washington …
Big Restaurant, Hotel Chains Won Exemption To Get Small Business Loans -The Wall Street Journal In addition to the exemption for hotel and restaurant chains, a second exemption was granted for franchise owners in any line of business who employ …