Finance expert and small business owner Stephanie Sims says now is the time to take a deep look into your small business’ finances and prepare for economic uncertainty. According to the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for the first quarter of this year, small businesses’ concern over inflation has reached a new high… Seguir leyendo How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation and High Interest Rates
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U.S. Chamber Commends Deal to Prevent Debt Limit Crisis
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark released a statement regarding the President and Congressional leaders reaching an agreement on preventing a default on the national debt. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark released the following statement regarding the President and congressional leaders reaching an agreement… Seguir leyendo U.S. Chamber Commends Deal to Prevent Debt Limit Crisis
Small Business Exporters Fuel Jobs, Growth in America’s Heartland
All across America, small and medium-sized exporters are flourishing, selling their products to international customers, gaining market share—and creating jobs. Here are three of them. All across America, small and medium-sized exporters are flourishing, selling their products to international customers, gaining market share—and creating jobs. “The market that exists outside the U.S. is substantial. Any… Seguir leyendo Small Business Exporters Fuel Jobs, Growth in America’s Heartland
Banks’ physical footprint and financial technology adoption
The financial industry has undergone several changes in recent years: the emergence of new technologies, the entry of fintechs, and the transition from a physical branch- based business model to an increasing reliance on digital services. These trends can foster competition and the democratization of financial services. In our recent working paper, we investigate how the… Seguir leyendo Banks’ physical footprint and financial technology adoption
Chamber Seeks to Bring IPO Investment Windfall to Main Street
The U.S. Chamber’s recently launched Project GO, an initiative that advances corporate solutions to pressing societal challenges. As part of the recently-announced Project for Growth and Opportunity (Project GO), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is working to help private companies go public earlier — so that Main Street investors, not just traders — reap the rewards.… Seguir leyendo Chamber Seeks to Bring IPO Investment Windfall to Main Street
The U.S. Chamber works every day to advocate for small business
Businesses of every size benefit from America’s competitive environment. Our economy is an ecosystem where big businesses and small businesses are vendors, employees, partners, and customers to each other. At the Chamber, we see every day how new, innovative, and bold entrepreneurs and small businesses strike out into uncharted territory to serve their customers, clients,… Seguir leyendo The U.S. Chamber works every day to advocate for small business
Global Giants and Local Stars: How Changes in Brand Ownership Affect Competition
Much has been written — much of it in alarm — about the observed increase in market concentration at the economy-wide level over the past 30 years. The evidence for this is uncontroversial: From 1997 to 2014, concentration increased in 75% of industries in the United States. It isn’t a big leap from there to… Seguir leyendo Global Giants and Local Stars: How Changes in Brand Ownership Affect Competition
SEC Move to Curtail Stock Buybacks Would Hurt Americans, Slow Growth
The U.S. Chamber will carefully evaluate the impact of the SEC rule and if it looks at all like the proposed rule, we will pursue litigation to protect investors UPDATE: The SEC has finalized a rule curtailing the use of stock buybacks. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports responsible share repurchase programs, which promote strong… Seguir leyendo SEC Move to Curtail Stock Buybacks Would Hurt Americans, Slow Growth
Congress Introduces Much-Needed Employee Rights Act
A bill known as the Employee Rights Act (ERA) was introduced in Congress on April 19, which, if enacted, would make key changes to labor law and bring much-needed balance between union rights, employee rights, and employer rights in labor organizing. The ERA contains numerous elements that would benefit employers and employees alike while also limiting radical… Seguir leyendo Congress Introduces Much-Needed Employee Rights Act
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Navigating Tax Season
For many small business owners, managing taxes can be an ongoing and daunting challenge requiring a good organizational system and a lot of company resources. Even the most organized entrepreneurs may face a difficult time as they discover just how much a business’s taxes entail. During the inaugural installment of CO—Strategy Studio, tax professionals discussed the… Seguir leyendo A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Navigating Tax Season