In March 2021, Main Street held a fundraiser for Something New florist in Jamestown, raising $1,500 to replace the old windows with brand new storefront windows. “There’s a lot of people in this community who will donate that time, or just a few pieces of certain projects. You had these different volunteer drives that we…
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Small business confidence lowest since June
A new survey found that US small business confidence has dropped to a six-month low and found that inflation and difficulty in filling positions were top issues cited. The National Federation of Independent Business announced Tuesday that its Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 2.1 points in December to 89.8, which is the lowest since…
Canadian workers could see up to $305 drop in pay in January
In less than two weeks, Canadian workers could notice up to $305 less on their annual take-home pay. Thanks to an increase in payroll deductions beginning in 2023 (yes, that’s in 11 days), every employed Canadian will see their paychecks impacted, even if their employer decides to make up the difference, said the Canadian Federation…
US small-business sentiment skids to a half-year low
(Reuters) – US small-business confidence slid to a six-month low in December, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also showed that inflation and worker shortages remained major issues for firm owners. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.1 points to 89.8 last month – the lowest…
Protecting Athlete Wellness in the Hyper-Competitive World of Sports – PHE America
Sport is captivating. Engaging in it elicits strong emotions for many people, like passion, excitement, and love. Sport is so central to many people’s lives that it impacts the choices participants and spectators make about how they live. For example, practice and game schedules often determine how one’s days, weeks, and even vacations are planned….
A Practical Approach to Confidence – PHE America
(3 minute Read) When I study confidence, I always come away with two distinct themes and one troubling thought. First, it is obvious that confidence is important, so important that even when we are tricked into making it, we perform better (Vealey & Chase, 2008). Second, it is almost always described as a feeling (Burton…
Some things went back to normal, but too many small businesses ended the year without meaningful recovery or much optimism
Toronto, December 29, 2022 – Small businesses are wrapping up the year with a mixed outlook, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. Despite ongoing challenges, the state of business this December is virtually back to where it was three years ago: 38% of entrepreneurs now say their business is…
Small corporations make most of holidays
NEW YORK — Small corporations are stocking their cupboards early this trip season and able to see what variety of objects inflation-weary patrons actually really feel like giving. Trip buying was comparatively strong in the middle of the earlier two years as patrons flocked on-line to spend, aided by pandemic stimulus {{dollars}}. This yr, small…