Muffy Mendoza, founder of Brown Mamas, Inc. and Brown Mamas Marketplace, is excited for the next iteration of the market on Saturday. It’s no coincidence that the event coincides with Small Business Saturday, kicking off the holiday shopping season while supporting black women. She started Brown Mamas in 2012 to support local Black mothers by … Read more
Political scholars and strategists have long noted a tendency among voters to seek change in leadership during periods of economic hardship, a phenomenon rooted in the belief that new leadership can provide solutions to pressing economic challenges. Our recent quarterly surveys have highlighted small business owners’ concerns about inflation and other hardships they faced during … Read more
It was a sign. So I jumped out of the van into the rain and ran away. OK, I need to back up a bit and explain, but first let me say that whether you’re with the family or alone or back at work this Friday after Thanksgiving, this is for you—and yes, it includes … Read more
The Q4 2024 CNBC|SurveyMonkey survey of small businesses reveals an uptick in optimism covering issues from taxes to regulation, immigration and even trade policy. A massive increase in optimism among Republican business owners is fueling positive sentiment, while among Democrats who own their own businesses, the outlook has declined. On inflation, there is less of … Read more