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Banking

“JPMorgan Chase is opening more small-town branches in middle America”

“Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase became the first bank with a branch in all 48 contiguous states. Now, the firm is expanding, with the aim of reaching more Americans in smaller cities and towns.  JPMorgan recently announced a new goal within its multibillion-dollar… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Record Wave of Americans Fled Big Cities for Small Ones in 2023”

“…The remote work boom that prompted Americans to flee urban areas for mountain hamlets and seaside towns during the pandemic continued at least through last year, according to University of Virginia demographer Hamilton Lombard. An estimated 291,400 people last year migrated… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Major Chinese Solar Manufacturer Sees Industry Shake-Out Coming”

“China’s world-beating solar sector will start seeing smaller equipment makers being forced out next year as prices keep falling, according to one of the leading manufacturers… “Under the current bidding prices, there is no profit across the entire supply chain,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bill Gates buying up land, threatening small farms under guise of saving planet, author claims”

“A new book aimed at “exposing the billionaire class” says Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ investments in patented fertilizers, fake meat and U.S. farmland aren’t saving the planet but rather enriching his bank account… Author and investigative journalist Seamus Bruner — who led… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Most small businesses since 1974 are hiking prices to offset red-hot inflation”

“…The National Federation of Independent Businesses, a Tennessee-based association of small business owners, found that the net percent of owners raising average selling prices rose to 61% in January, a four-point increase from the previous month and the highest reading… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls and Achieve Small Business Success

Written By Tina Martin Small businesses are a vital component of our national economy. Nevertheless, starting your own business can be a risky venture. Potential entrepreneurs who rush in without adequate preparation may experience disappointment and financial loss. If you… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Holiday crowds at the mall will be smaller this year: ShopperTrak predicts as much as 25% drop in shoppers”

“Black Friday might be losing its clout. But it is still expected to be the busiest day in stores during the 2020 holiday shopping season, according to a new report… Traffic in retail stores is expected to be down 22% to… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Small landlords dip into savings as their tenants struggle to pay rent”

“More renters are unable to make their monthly payments, and that is having an outsized impact on the nation’s “mom and pop” landlords. Nearly a third of renters who live in single-family or small multifamily properties owned by individual landlords… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Small business confidence rises, signaling a more positive outlook for the US economy”

“Small business sentiment is on the rise to kick off 2020, with confidence nearing all-time highs, according to data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey. The CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Confidence Index climbed two points in the first quarter, from 59 to 61, as… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“More cash-strapped small businesses turning to crowdfunding”

“Most people think of GoFundMe as a way to raise money for medical debt, funeral costs or natural disaster relief, but the crowdfunding website is increasingly used by struggling small businesses, says CEO Rob Solomon.  Thousands of small businesses, ranging… Continue Reading…