An economist’s view: Implications of the midterm elections on SMBs Article November 15, 2018 by Joe Galvin 2 comments 4392 viewson Economic / Future Trends, Featured With the 2018 midterm elections resulting in a Democratic-controlled House and Republican-led Senate, some CEOs are wondering: What does a split Congress mean for small and midsize businesses? We spoke with Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, to discuss the implications for tariffs, taxes, trade and the economy. He affirms that the impact will be …
Tangling with tariffs: An expert’s perspective Article October 21, 2018 by Joe Galvin Comments are off 4190 viewson Economic / Future Trends, Featured While trade conflicts between the United States and China and others continue to escalate, many U.S. businesses are scrambling to cope with the repercussions of new tariffs, including higher material costs, smaller profit margins and disrupted supply chains. Read part 2 – Tangling with tariffs: CEOs share their strategies Read part 3 – An economist’s …
Decision factors for SMB CEOs in H2 2018 Article July 31, 2018 by Joe Galvin 1 comment 2807 viewson Economic / Future Trends, Featured Now that we’re halfway through 2018, it makes good business sense to ask: What is the state of the U.S. economy, and what economic conditions should small and midsize businesses (SMBs) anticipate for the remainder of the year? The answer to the first part of that question is clear. The U.S. economy is strong, and …