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 | Jul 16, 2025 | Business Growth
Objective: Position businesses across the U.S. to capitalize on Pennsylvania’s $90 billion AI and energy investment, leveraging its ripple effects to drive innovation, economic growth, and sustainability nationwide. Action Item: Forge Strategic Alliances to Harness AI...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 21, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Plans, Customer Relationships, Operations
Onshoring Customer Service and Beyond In an era where global supply chains, outsourcing, and offshoring have become the norm, many businesses are beginning to look closer to home for key operational functions, including customer service, manufacturing, and...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 13, 2025 | Business Articles, Execution, Results, Viability
I’ve been writing and advising on balancing short-term and long-term business priorities for years. The issue has become even more critical as executives face intense pressure to deliver short-term results while ensuring long-term growth. Too often, decision-making...
by Lea Strickland | May 24, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Capability, Customer, Small Business, Strategy, Vendor Relations
SMEs Standing Out in the US Manufacturing...
