Another sign of inflation. According to a survey out by Axios: Here’s a fresh snapshot of America’s small business recovery — in four charts — according to a closely watched survey out today. Never before have so many small businesses reported unfilled jobs. In response, a record share are planning… Read More »Small Business Positions, Sales and Prices
With Brexit behind us, how do other members feels? As outlined by Statista: Despite Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki reassuring the public that Poland’s place “is and will be in the European family of nations” in a Facebook statement, the possibility of a “Polexit” has been propagated by opposition leaders.… Read More »EU Member Enthusiasm
The available workers is considerably down. Some interesting stats provided by Axios: By the numbers: The labor force, which includes anyone who either has a job or is actively looking for one, ticked down by 183,000 in September (those who have stopped looking for jobs are not counted in the… Read More »Shrinking Labor Force
The price of Cotton is up dramatically as another raw material joins the inflation frenzy. Axios points out some good news for Levis: Levi Strauss uses 2 pounds of cotton in every pair of pants, CFO Harmit Singh said on Wednesday’s earnings call. To help cover its skyrocketing costs for… Read More »Cotton Picking Prices
If a company is on a downward trend, many business owners think they can bring their companies back from a valuation that doesn’t meet their expectations. But it takes energy that many business owners no longer have. Very few companies can make that leap back to new heights without a… Read More »Tip #35 Low Owner Energy, Low Company Performance
The cost of digital marketing is increasing, according to this article from Axios: Digital ad prices are soaring, forcing businesses to rethink their entire marketing strategies. Why it matters: At the same time digital ads are getting more expensive, they’re also getting harder to target, creating big barriers to entry for… Read More »Online Advertising Costs Are Way Up
Natural Gas Prices are spiking in Europe has been the topic of discussion these past few days. According to Axios: The stunning rise in European natural gas and power prices is walloping energy-hungry industries and consumers, Axios’ Ben Geman reports. There are many causes, but cold weather early this year,… Read More »Natural Gas Price in Europe
The most likely reason a business sale fails is NOT the purchase price or structure/terms. It is time … death by delays. As days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months, Sellers and Buyers experience frustration and fatigue. From vacationing attorneys to disorganized brokers to lien holders and licensing… Read More »What Kills All Deals – TIME!
Inflationary pressures are pushing Bitcoin up. As stated by Axios: Bitcoin crept above $50,000 today for the first time since Sept. 7 — when El Salvador became the first country to use the cryptocurrency as legal money. Driving the news: Bank of America initiated research coverage of cryptocurrency this week, saying… Read More »Bitcoin Bounces Back
Inflation is up and inflationary pressures are still on. As outlined in MarketWatch: The numbers: The cost of goods and services rose sharply again in August and left the rate of U.S. inflation at a 30-year high, with all signs pointing to price pressures snaking into next year. The personal… Read More »Inflation up in August