by Lea Strickland | Aug 17, 2025 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Economy and Economics
The world is constantly evolving. Businesses must meet the challenge and adapt to it. Today, the economic landscape is in transition (wars, tariffs, cultural clashes, financial turmoil, etc.), which will ultimately provide a stronger foundation for growth in the long...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Growth, Economy and Economics, Small Business, Uncategorized
In the economic landscape of 2025, small businesses face significant challenges due to the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain elevated interest rates. As of July 22, 2025, the federal funds effective rate remains at 4.33%, with the target range held steady...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 26, 2025 | Business Articles, Economy and Economics, Perspectives, Small Business
Zohran Mamdani’s (a self-proclaimed democratic socialist (an oxymoron)) victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on June 24, 2025, has placed his ambitious economic agenda under intense scrutiny, particularly his proposed tax hikes to fund expansive...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics
A Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Rebuilding America’s Competitive Edge Starts at Home Reshoring and onshoring of manufacturing and technology are more than economic buzzwords; they are strategic imperatives. As global...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Economy and Economics, Perspectives
Freedom: The Heart of American Identity Freedom is the bedrock of who we are as Americans. It shapes our politics, culture, and world views. Rooted in our founding documents (The US Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc.) and revolutionary spirit, freedom traditionally...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Economy and Economics
As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, US small businesses find themselves at the center of an unexpected opportunity. They are in the midst of a resurgence of manufacturing on American soil. Recent US tariff policies, implemented across the Trump and Biden...
