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...
by Lea Strickland | May 6, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Capability, Change Management, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics, Entrepreneur, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Small Business, Viability
Trump’s tariffs and economic strategy have refashioned the global trade landscape. These tariffs have sent ripples (and, for some, tsunami-like waves) through markets, creating challenges and opportunities. For U.S. businesses, small and large, these tariffs...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 18, 2016 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Business Management, Business Ownership, Economy and Economics, Leadership, Results
Business danger signs may be ignored or unnoticed, much like a frog in a pot of water on a stove. Yes, I am referring to the experiment involving a frog and a pot of hot water. If you put the frog in the pot and the water is boiling, he hops out fast! But when you put...