Small Business Buzz: This Week's Trending News Stories
As re-opening timelines move up, news and updates are unfolding at rapid speed. We've curated some of the top stories this week to offer sharp insights and help keep you "in the know," no matter how busy you are.
TRENDING: Top News Impacting Small Biz This Week
Here are a few of this week’s biggest stories for small business owners across the US and Canada.
Thumbs up or down for Biden’s Jobs Plan & that $2.4 trillion price tag?
Biden’s Jobs Plan focuses on rebuilding infrastructure like roads and bridges and creating national programs to fund medical leave and childcare, which many small business owners simply can’t offer.
But it comes at a cost: $2.4 trillion to be exact. And what else is part of that plan?
Are the majority of small business owners in favor of it or against the increase in spending? Find out here.
Are local grant programs really cutting the mustard?
Many local governments and communities offer grant funding to businesses to help them bounce back. But are the programs effective? Has one helped you? Here’s a quick peek at some Wisconsin programs.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for minority-owned businesses? Finally?
Minority-owned businesses have been disproportionately hit with challenges since Covid (and long before that, too). But there’s an uptick of new businesses in some Black communities.
Latest Canadian Small Business Buzz
Keeping your money close to home? 50 percent say they will
The best thing we can do to rebuild our communities is to shop local. But what if the cost is higher at a local Mom and Pop than at a big box retailer? Are you willing to pay more to bolster the local economy?
Thankfully, a majority of Canadians say, “YES.” Here’s why.
Can you help Nova Scotia revive their Main Streets?
Nova Scotia recognizes the importance of small businesses as the lifeblood of their communities, and they’ve brought them back from the brink before. So, what will make their local businesses soar again? And can you assist? This editorial leads the way.
Small businesses facing shortages fear tech giants
Ever feel like your bigger competitors get first dibs at new products and materials you need?
Well, you’re not alone, as small tech innovators struggle with chip supply shortages and preferential treatment bestowed on larger companies. Check out this story for more.
Your Views in the News
The growing labor headache is a hot topic now. In fact, you helped fuel the flames by your responses to a recent poll. Media outlets are sharing your wise words far & wide. See your views in action here.
What do you think?
Do you agree with Biden’s jobs plan? Have grant programs given your business a leg up? And what about paying more to help local businesses find new life?
Don’t hold back—weigh in on this week’s stories below. And if you run into an interesting, informative, or must-read article, let us know.
Comments (1-10)
What are you smoking, the only plan joemama has it to put us all out of business...
I don't support him on anything especially his crime family
The PPP was helpful to many businesses at a time that it was needed, the 2.4 trillion dollar cost of this jobs creation plan is extremely high and I only see one way to repay it, higher taxes, seen or hidden, that concerns me greatly.
The Biden "jobs plan" is more political than economically sustainable.
Remind yourself of this, Government jobs are financed through taxes. Taxes are paid by businesses and job workers. Better to 'start' jobs in the private sector so that tax revenue can be realized first.
Finally, we must STOP PRINTING MONEY and then simply handing it out as if it were candy.
Just another bad joke from Washington that we all will have to pay for with inflation. It makes all of us baby boomers have to keep working rather than enjoy the retirement we have earned.
The PROact , just like AB5 in California, will kill jobs .
not my president, criminal douche bag
The Biden Jobs Plan goes too far extending unemployment when businesses are now recovering and gearing up for full participation due to positive results from the vaccinations and the success of the Covid-safety protocols. Too many unemployed workers are staying away from the job market as long as the government benefits exceed earnings on the job. Many of our essential services which depend on those people they had to lay off are now struggling to fill positions and grow our economy. Why encourage workers to stay home and continue to drain tax payer supported benefits instead of getting our economy going again? Let's bolster our economy and not take money out of tax payer's pockets. If people earn more not working, how will our country truly get back to meaningful employment across all levels?
Thanks for keeping us informed 😁