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Manufacturing sector shows more signs of cooling
Jan 24, 2023
Monthly data from the Federal Reserve shows a slowdown in shipments, new orders and employment in the sector.
Senate committee takes on Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift ticket debacle
by
Matt Levin
Jan 24, 2023
Expect questions about Taylor Swift.
Declining December retail sales hit especially hard for small businesses
Jan 18, 2023
How did this holiday season go? A few entrepreneurs weigh in.
Eyeing a recession, small businesses look to boost revenue and inventory
by
Justin Ho
Jan 11, 2023
Small business owners continue to face a lot of uncertainty over COVID, rising interest rates, and the possibility of a recession. So many are taking steps to prepare for a potential downturn in 2023.
Why Kia's confusing new logo might actually be good for business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 9, 2023
A logo expert weighs in on “KN car” confusion and the wider design trend Kia’s logo exemplifies.
Demand and prices are falling for manufactured goods
by
Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2023
Manufacturing activity contracted in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Layoffs at tech companies signal a shift in IT spending
Jan 5, 2023
Salesforce said this week it’s reducing office space and laying off about 10% of its workforce, after years of increasing employee headcount. Some analysts say this could be a sign of the company maturing.
For public good, not for profit.
'Tis the season of post-holiday gift returns
Jan 4, 2023
About 18% of all holiday sales are expected to be returned. That comes with costs to companies, consumers, and the climate.
How one company is energizing the growing EV charging industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 3, 2023
Charge Enterprises execs say EV charging infrastructure will require a multidecade, trillion-dollar investment to fully replace gasoline and diesel.
How a Mississippi nonprofit helps Black entrepreneurs get funded
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 16, 2022
Tim Lampkin, CEO of Higher Purpose Co., says his organization serves as an adviser and "capital matchmaker" for business owners.