Small business confidence is up, but inflation concerns linger
While the mood on Main Street has brightened, concerns about the economy, stubborn inflation and the banking system are weighing on small business owners, according to the latest quarterly survey from CNBC and Momentive.
Small business confidence for the second quarter rose slightly to 46 from 45 in the first quarter, although that still remains below the baseline for optimism. Forty percent of owners describe their current business conditions as good, up from 34% in the first quarter and nearly half (46%) say they project revenue to increase in the next year.
But just 21% said they’d describe the economy…
Stop tech hopping: How to select the right tech to sustainably run your business
How often have you seen a new tech platform that can help you grow your business or streamline your systems, and feel that twinge of excitement?
Okay, sometimes it can come with a touch of overwhelm too. But how many times have you wanted to abandon ship from your current CRM, course platform, or funnel builder for something new that looks better in some way? Sometimes it has more features, sometimes it looks more elegant, and sometimes it comes down to investment levels — but in working with more business owners than I can count, most entrepreneurs are ready to…
Five Ideas to Celebrate Women’s History Month Inclusively
If you or your organization has yet to celebrate Women’s History Month, it is not too late. If you are scrambling to align your organization on a message, here are some ideas to start the discussion.
My clients love discussing hot topics and trends in the workplace for gender equality and diversity. I recommend having a format that invites women leaders and their allies into the discussion while providing actionable takeaways.
Give your team permission to be vulnerable and candid. Listen and learn. Invite allies to the discussion.
Here are some formats that work well for robust discussions:
Women in…
