Growth Without Barriers: Recent Episodes
Karen Kerrigan & Gregg Stebben
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Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Weak GDP and why "Build Back Better" is not the answer; IRS surveillance update; "Big Tech" Senate antitrust bill's harm to small biz; supply chain solutions; getting ready for the holiday and more.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey presents troubling picture; "Big Tech" Senate bill sabotages small businesses; update on IRS scheme to track banking accounts; Luetkemeyer's "Guidance Clarity Act" passes House.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Privacy dangers and complexity of proposed IRS tracking of all transactions over $600; how changes to 20% deduction under House Dems' tax plan will impact SMBs; high marks to SEC for new Capital Raising Navigator Tool.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Census Bureau weekly data shows difficult environment for small biz, government shouldn't make it worse; Facebook outage lessons; QuickBooks/Small Business Roundtable virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange on Weds Oct 13.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: New SBE Council study by EY Quest ranks economic harm of proposed Biden Admin. tax hikes; why $80 billion + supercharged IRS reporting is bad for small biz; update on $1.2 trillion and $3.5 trillion spending packages.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Update on the $3.5 trillion spending package and SBE Council's aggressive opposition to harmful measures; SBA's new $2M cap on EIDL loans; time-sensitive tax/marketing resources at SBECouncil.org.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Asheesh Agarwal on America's technological edge, policies government action that threaten the edge and national security, and his recent op-ed at The Hill: "Will the US emulate China's tech takedown?"
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Dr. Kekai Namauu; Air Force Vet; founder, Dynamic Advancement & NTI; on his cybersecurity training biz for vets and how DOE proposals to limit use of online education hurts vets, innovation & our economy.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council on National Small Business Week, a summary of the wins and losses in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package - including big tax hikes - and results of a new American Edge survey and where voters stand on "Big Tech."
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: The Biden vaccine/testing mandate and its impact, small business retirement plan requirements advance in U.S. House, and latest Census Bureau's Small Business Pulse Survey shows why both these proposals are harmful.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: What's behind August jobs data, what's next for $3.5 trillion spending bill, Senator Manchin's WSJ op-ed opposing the bill, more on step-up basis repeal, SBECouncil blog series debunking premise of Biden Competition EO.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on tragic events in Afghanistan; tax impact of $3.5 trillion budget on small biz; why retroactive capital gains tax at death will crush small biz + be cash cow for big banks; 5G LinkedIn Live on 9/1 with AT&T Business.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on House's return to vote on $3.5 trillion spending package, and impact on small biz; new data from SBA's Office of Advocacy on self-employed & wealth creation; why the Biden plan for prescription drugs is a problem.
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist, SBE Council, discusses small business and A) new SBE Council tax survey; B) current economic situation, workforce shortage, inflation; C) economic and tax implications of the $3.5 trillion spending package.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on the latest SBE Council survey showing great concern about possible tax increases, and the impact of higher capital gains taxes and elimination of step-up in basis, on small and family businesses and family farms.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on a tale of two infrastructure packages - the "bipartisan" and "human infrastructure" packages - the implications for small business, and the "pay fors" for each. Hint: watch your pocket on the latter package.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Impending Biden vaccine/testing requirements for federal employees/contractors; Karen's Washington Times op-ed on government & healthcare; infrastructure packages & PRO Act threat, new SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media: Mastering Facebook, Amazon & other marketing platforms; online advertising & social commerce strategies; important data from Rieva's TrendCasts at SBECouncil.org.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on Senate HELP Committee's hearing on the PRO Act; will Democrats break their pledge to not raise taxes on small biz?; a recap of SBE Council's "State of Small Business and Startups in the Digital Economy" briefing.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on Gallup "Confidence Survey" ranking small business at #1; status of infrastructure deal & budget package, update on opposition to DOL/David Weil nomination; SBE Council's Capitol Hill Briefing, July 22, 1 pm ET.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: We discuss President Biden's EO on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” and how it will harm competition, innovation and investment in the tech sector, along with small businesses and consumers.
Karen Kerrigan: Momentum behind a bipartisan infrastructure agreement and what SBE Council will monitor; the big problem DOL Wage and Hour nominee David Weil; and the challenge of worker/supply shortages on small businesses.
Karen Kerrigan on a new SBE Council survey by Morning Consult on what small employers want in health care: choice and control over health plans, affordability, transparency and financial support/tax credits.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: "Antitrust This Week: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly." Courts rein in weak FTC/AG case against Facebook, but new FTC Chair to go big & broad on enforcement. What's ugly? New wide-ranging EO from White House.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on the latest news about the infrastructure package + the House Antitrust Subcommittee's marathon markup session Weds. night, and the negative impact on small business and consumers from their big-tech antitrust bills.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: On Prime Day we highlight hundreds of thousands of small businesses benefiting from tech platforms like Amazon, and how US House antitrust bills will hurt small biz growth, consumer choice and convenience.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on tax proposals such as the STEP Act (a new "death tax") & changes to 20% deduction for small biz; the latest Supreme Court Obamacare decision; this week's House Small Business Committee hearing on access to broadband.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: The House Antitrust Subcommittee introduced five “Big Tech” Antitrust Bills on June 11, and SBE Council's Karen Kerrigan provided a preview on how the bills could harm both consumers and small businesses.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on Alignable survey showing 35% of SMBs at risk of not surviving summer; super slow rollout of SVOG; IRS tax-return breach and small business; Axios reports $400B of pandemic unemployment funds may have been stolen.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: The $6 trillion Biden budget & small business; White House memo to business on ransomware threats; Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer pushes small business regulatory accountability & relief in letter to key White House office.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on the status of U.S. Innovation Act and INFORM Act; increased workplace regulation via the PRO Act and the impact on automation; DC AG's misguided and curious lawsuit against Amazon.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council, on Treas. Secretary Yellen's refusal to testify before House Small Business Committee, and SBA Admin. Isabella Guzman's testimony; how Biden tax increases will hurt small business; update on Innovation Act & INFORM Act.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Karen Kerrigan op-ed today at Morning Consult on INFORM Act; update on House anti-trust efforts focused on big-tech; new SBE Council resources for keeping up with social media trends and digital platforms.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): New report shows business now most trusted institution in world; why you should support Save Local Business Act; why Congress must get informed on harsh small biz impact of "INFORM Act" & "STEP Act."
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: How digital platforms and "big tech" have become an essential "digital safety net" for small business, and why we can't let Congress destroy that "safety net" with needless government regulation.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on new CDC guidelines; inflation fears and need for pro-growth policies; countering PRO Act with Save Local Business Act; new cybersecurity resources at SBECouncil.org; updates on PPP, EIDL, SVOG & RRF.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on most effective way to deploy broadband via infrastructure package; new digital economy tips for small biz at SBECouncil.org; BizTech's top tech influencers for 2021, and what you can learn from them.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), explains SBE Council's opposition to: WTO "Covid Vaccine IP Rights Giveaway" petition, PRO Act for undermining new business creation and job growth, and DOL withdrawal of “Independent Contractor Rule."
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on World IP Day last Monday and National Small Business Week this week; we discuss Karen's op-ed on tech’s role in a vibrant small business ecosystem and how the PRO Act undermines the digital economy.
SBE Council's Karen Kerrigan: President Biden's policy address to Congress and implications for small biz; how positive GDP & recovery are threatened by tax & regulatory proposals; new survey shows "PRO Act's" devastating impact on small business.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on moves in Congress to regulate big tech and M&A, and discusses why it's important to restrain from imposing new tax and regulatory burdens on the business sector, especially during economic recovery.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), urges the Biden Administration and Congress to restrain from imposing new regulatory burdens or taxes on small business; World IP Day is Apr 26; update on PPP, EIDL, SVOG & RFF capital access programs.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: The most Googled small biz questions by state and the digital economy; Senator Josh Hawley's far-reaching "Trust-Busting" bill; what's next following House antitrust committee's final "Competition" report.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with the latest on SVOG, PPP, EIDL & Restaurant Revitalization Fund; "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" and efforts to repeal the Death Tax; spotlight on House Small Biz Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on NIST proposed comments reaffirming intent of 1980 Bayh-Dole Act; the latest on big infrastructure package & impact of corporate tax increase; antitrust & small business; updates on PPP & SVOG program.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the $2T infrastructure package, scope, and impact of the proposed tax hikes on small business, global competitiveness and pandemic recovery. Also: Updates on PPP, EIDL and Shuttered Venue Grants.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Biden press conference focus on infrastructure, R&D & China; updates on PPP & EIDL; pros & cons of American Rescue Plan; upcoming webinar on taxes for small biz with Small Biz Roundtable & H&R Block.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Hearings in U.S. House on breaking up U.S. "big tech" and impact on small businesses & entrepreneurship, and how proposed actions will help U.S. global competitors. Also: Update on latest digital trends.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on this week's new SEC regulated crowdfunding changes & boost to capital access; update on new SBA head Isabel Guzman, PPP extension, and PPP funds remaining; status of PRO Act & proposed tax increases.
Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Latest online & e-commerce trends; dangers of tech anti-trust efforts for startup ecosystem & all business sectors; launch of Open Competition Center to address potential anti-trust & regulatory overreach.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with updates on PPP extension/fixes; need to prioritize Senate confirmation of Isabel Guzman to head SBA; House passage of PRO Act; $1.9 stimulus package and small business; what's next for Congress?
Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on House passage of H.R. 1 and free speech concerns, the $1.9 trillion COVID package, the PRO Act's harm to small business, and updates to PPP.
Growth Without Barriers: DIGITAL EDITION - Small Business and Big Tech: Friend or Foe? How the antitrust hearings in Congress are undermining recovery and entrepreneurship.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) reports on: $15 minimum wage hike and the $1.9 trillion COVID package, congressional actions aimed at Big Tech, and testimony on the importance of preserving Bayh-Dole.
NEW: Growth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION. We discuss the launch of the new podcast and how it will help small business. Plus: Big Tech hearings in Congress and the impact on innovation and small business.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on National Entrepreneurship Week, the surge in new business creation, the $15 minimum-wage increase, and the latest on PPP, SBA loan relief, and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the $1.9 trillion Covid package: an update on the reconciliation process, what's in it for small business, what to watch out for. Also: SBE Council's new daily "Morning Report Podcast" with 21 Hats.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), discusses her testimony before the House Small Business Committee on the COVID-19 economy and the need for smart policy for small businesses, their employees, their communities, and their customers.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the "Buy American" EO, the "Raise the Wage" Act, the lastest GDP data, the "GameStop situation" and her upcoming testimony before the House Small Business Committee next week.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Inauguration Day and the President's new Executive Orders that impact small business: Rejoining WHO, cancelling Keystone pipline, rollback of previous administration's regulatory reforms, and more.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on small business priorities as we transition to the new Biden Administration: taxes, regulations, healthcare, trade & global market access & tariffs, and why a successful vaccine rollout is essential.
With Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): We discuss election certification following the siege of US Capitol; new PPP guidance including second draw loans and accessing capital for underserved communities, and DOL’s final independent contractor rule.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with a review of programs for small business in the new Covid relief package, a recap of SBE Council's legislative accomplishments in 2020 and planning ahead for SBE Council's
top agenda items in 2021.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the passage of the omnibus spending bill and Covid relief package, key points of the PPP & EIDL changes, advice for small business owners seeking PPP first or second draws.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on projected timeline for passage of Covid relief package by Congress and what's in the bill; also, will PPP forgiven expenses be tax deductible?
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) provides an update on the stimulus/relief package, and how antitrust action vs. Facebook could impact startups and small business.
Lawrence Wagner of Spark Mindset discusses the value of online learning, and how an innovation education model inspired him to start a business.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council joins Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute, to discuss "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?" including the 2020 elections and what’s ahead for small business legislation.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), offers support for the Problem Solvers Caucus relief package + sales stats from Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday/Cyber Monday, and why online sales platforms are even more important for small businesses.
With Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), we take a break from Covid, PPP and stimulus relief this Thanksgiving week to offer thanks and gratitude to small business owners, and to all the people and organizations which support them.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): Stimulus/relief package update, two harmful PPP updates (expense deductibility & SBA's new “Loan Necessity Questionnaire”), Karen's recent webinar: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the election and Biden agenda for small business, status of a small business relief package, Karen's upcoming webinar with Travelers Institute: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on bold FCC actions to support broadband investment, connectivity, 5G deployment + the election and top concerns of small business owners (the economy, stimulus, Covid uncertainty).
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on why SBE Council continues to urge bipartisan cooperation on "PPP Continuation," updates on the "Skinny Stimulus," and we continue our discussion about the "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on a plan to nationalize 5G and why small business is strongly opposed + Senate vote on Monday, Oct 19 on targeted recovery and relief, and how to let your members of Congress know you support it.
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on disappointing stimulus status and "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund." Plus FCC's vote on the "5G Fund for Rural America," TV "white spaces" for rural broadband, and modernizing TCPA.
LISTEN OR WATCH NOW: Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund: Policy briefing on how Washington can immediately deliver matching capital to help local businesses recover and grow; watch complete briefing at bit.ly/33sYDSF.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on 1) Tuesday night debate & small business, 2) PPP Extension Act (HR 8265) & next stimulus package, 3) Thursday's SBE Council policy briefing on "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."
Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on "Small Business Week," a desperately-needed relief/recovery package for small biz, the Fed Chairman's testimony, why the Fed should embrace SBE Council's "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives a status report on a stimulus package and discusses SBE Council's new crowdfunding report and proposal with Crowdfund Capital Advisors to support capital access during Covid-19.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on 1) new IRS guidance on payroll tax deferral, 2) a new stimulus deal and likely Senate bill, 3) a new crowdfunding proposal to support capital access during Covid-19.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), offers her small-business perspective on the GOP's "Skinny Bill," the President's executive orders, the state of the US Postal Service, the DNC & RNC conventions and small business.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with an update on the next phase of stimulus aid and a discussion about why greater access to broadband and the rollout of 5G is so important for small businesses all across the US.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the HEALS Act's "Recovery Sector" loan program, PPP's "Second Draw" loan program, and the "CEO letter" to Congress spearheaded by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the GOP’s Phase 4 "HEALS Act" package + her views on the "Big Tech" antitrust hearing and small business.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), updates us on a Phase 4 package and possible EIDL & PPP reforms, with loan forgiveness; and a possible new working capital loan as an alternative to a second round of PPP.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA reform + why broadband is even more important for small business because of the pandemic, and why we must close the digital divide.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): PPP loan data & her testimony before House Financial Services Committee on Thurs, July 9 regarding challenges for women- & minority-owned businesses accessing capital during the pandemic.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the re-opening of the economy and pauses, USMCA & new international postal rate system that treats US small businesses fairly taking effect; also what's next for PPP and P4.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the June 30 PPP application deadline with $128 BILLION still available: Who should apply, and how to apply. Plus: A new "P4" bill for small businesses in Congress.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on EIDL’s reopening for all eligible small businesses + a new survey from SBE Council/TechnoMetrica that illustrates why essential cloud services should be forgivable under PPP.
Our attention shifts from PPP to EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program); Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks EIDL shortcomings after testifying about EIDL this week before the House Small Business Committee.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with an update on PPP changes and what's next, and why the FCC must act on the TCPA “emergency purposes” communication exemption.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the impact of riots on small businesses, and updates on PPP including what comes next after House passage of the “Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act.”
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): New PPP guidance and upcoming House vote, the President’s Executive Order for “Regulatory Relief,” and new COVID-19 Legal & Government Affairs Task Force’s free aid for small businesses.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Facebook & Small Business Roundtable’s “State of Small Business Report," why "Access to Broadband" is more important to small business now than ever and yes, an update on PPP.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), discusses 1) the SBA Inspector General’s report on PPP and imminent changes to the arbitrary 75-25 rule, 2) the $3 trillion House bill and 3) an update on re-opening Main Street.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with 1) Tips for small businesses for reopening, 2) New PPP rules and guidance, and 3) How small and local businesses can now quickly raise capital using new SEC rules on crowdfunding.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council, outlines urgent PPP fixes: 1) Extend June 30 deadline, 2) Flexibility on 8-week window, 3) Change arbitrary 75-25 rule, 4) Expand forgivable non-payroll costs to include technology tools and services.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council, on additional funds for PPP and what restarting the economy means for small businesses - join Karen & Small Nation’s Jason Duff for their Facebook Live “Safe/Smart Restart Plan” event, April 23, 11 am ET.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council on 1) the most important things small businesses must know NOW 2) why Congress must act ASAP on depleted PPP funds 3) new guidance on PPP for self-employed 4) reopening the economy.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, SBE Council: To "democratize" access to PPP loans and deploy capital with speed to small biz, Treasury and SBA must partner immediately with FinTech leaders. Tune in to hear more.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with the latest news/changes from SBA & US Treasury on “Paycheck Protection Program” Loans; application period opens on April 3 at SBA approved lenders. Tune In for more important info!
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, on immediate financial relief for small businesses from CARES Act “Paycheck Protection Program” and who qualifies, how to apply, and loan forgiveness.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the House’s upcoming vote on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and how the CARES Act quickly gives small businesses the financial lifeline they need.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on the impact of the coronavirus on small business, and discusses relief programs like the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, April 15 Tax Deferral, and more.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) offers insight for entrepreneurs and small business owners on the President’s coronavirus address, the travel ban, the SBA loans and payroll tax relief. She also offers tips for how to get past the coronavirus issue with a stronger business than you have today.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), cheers for the SEC and their proposed series of practical changes to the exempt offering framework that will strengthen and improve capital access for startups and small businesses. The proposed amendments are reforms that SBE Council has long advocated for, particularly refinements that were needed soon after implementation of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), which made equity and debt-based crowdfunding legal.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on how surprise medical billing hurts small business, and why SBC Council supports the proposed "benchmarking" solution and opposes the "arbitration" solution that is supported by private equity and other surprise medical billing apologists.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on “the race for 5G,” and why it’s essential for regulators to empower the US to lead globally on 5G for reasons ranging from security to business growth, development and innovation.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on “the race for 5G,” and why it’s essential for regulators to empower the US to lead globally on 5G for reasons ranging from security to business growth, development and innovation.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) discusses how last week’s impeachment vote, bi-partisanship elements of the State of the Union address and the House vote on “The PRO Act” will impact small business.
Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), reports on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and urges listeners to pressure Congress members to support USMCA and to repeal or extend moratorium on the health insurance tax (HIT).
Bill Manger, SBA’s Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, on SBA’s partnership with American Express to produce #SmallBusinessSaturday on the day after #BlackFriday, to support small local businesses. ShopSmallNow.com #shopsmall
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the privacy dangers of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, and how the bill imposes expensive, burdensome and duplicative new reporting requirements on millions of small businesses.
Barb Carson, Deputy Associate Administrator for Government Contracting & Business Development, US Small Business Administration (SBA.gov); we talk about ChallengeHer (ChallengeHer.us) and the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Contracting Program.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the impeachment inquiry, and why the Trump Executive Orders for more accountability, fairness and transparency to regulatory procedures are so important for small business.
Ray Keating, Chief Economist for SBE Council, compares the 2008 housing crisis with affordable-housing issues today. Ray’s two new books: “Free Trade Rocks!” and “Deep Rough,” the 11th mystery/thriller in his Pastor Stephen Grant series.
Bill Manger, SBA’s Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, talks about SBA programs to help small businesses access capital, including SBA’s free online “Lender Match” tool, microloans, grants for small businesses at Grants.gov.
Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about SBE Council's new report -- created to educate both small business owners and members of Congress -- on how important online advertising is for small business success.
Hear Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), explain why SBE Council’s latest press release declares: “Congress Must Not Snub Small Business.”
From SBA’s Office of International Trade, Associate Administrator David M. Glaccum talks about this multi-trillion dollar opportunity, and how the SBA helps businesses get started and grow. (SBA Trade Hotline: (855) 722-4877, SBA.gov/InternationalTrade)
John Stanford, managing partner of Prism Group (www.PrismGroup.Global) and executive director of the Small Business Roundtable in Washington DC (SmallBusinessRoundtable.org), joins us to give a report on current business issues from the nation's capital. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org) in Washington DC, joins us to talk about recent developments in Congress relating to healthcare and small business. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), explains why this week’s passage of the JOBS Act 3.0 in the House of Representatives and the Senate’s upcoming vote on the bill is so important for entrepreneurs and small businesses. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Frank Cullen, VP of US Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (TheGlobalIPCenter.com), talks about his recent testimony before the House Small Business Committee about IP and small businesses in our digital economy. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Allen Gutierrez, SBA’s associate administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, on valuable SBA programs all current and aspiring business owners should know about: Women’s Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and SCORE. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Raymond J. Keating is chief economist for SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) and author of the award-winning Pastor Stephen Grant murder mysteries. In this interview, we talk about several very upbeat articles he’s recently written about the economy. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), joins us from Capitol Hill right after she testified for the Financial Services Committee and their hearing on “Empowering a Pro-Growth Economy by Cutting Taxes and Regulatory Red Tape.” by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Brian Moran (SmallBusinessEdge.com) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs run better businesses; previously, he was the executive director of sales development at the Wall Street Journal. Brian is a member of the SBE Council Advisory Board. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Jennifer Sherman is founder of The Influencer Collective (InfluencerCollectiveDC.com); the digital agency specializes in building the influence of thought leaders, executives, and small to mid-sized organizations through next-generation digital marketing. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), on the farm bill & "Sugar Policy Modernization Act" - you’ll be stunned by the sour deal many small businesses get when it comes to the price of sugar. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Victoria Braden is president & CEO of Braden Benefit Strategies (BradenBenefits.com), the award-winning group health insurance agency & consulting firm for companies with less than 300 employees that typically cannot afford high-end benefits consulting. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
We talk healthcare and possible future healthcare solutions for entrepreneurs and small businesses with Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org) aka “America’s small business ambassador.” by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
WSJ calls Barbara Weltman (BarbaraWeltman.com) “the guru of small business taxes,” and we talked with her about the new tax bill for small business. A best-selling author and speaker, she also offers valuable free daily business tips on her website. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Ramon Ray, publisher/executive editor of Smart Hustle Magazine (SmartHustle.com), best-selling author of “Facebook Guide to Small Business Marketing.” Ramon’s the master of the smart hustle, with a story full of great lessons for all entrepreneurs. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Brittany Saxton, five-time World Pizza Champion and owner of local pizzeria Six Hundred Downtown (600downtown.com) in downtown Bellefontaine Ohio, is changing the face of small-town America with other local millennial business owners in Bellefontaine. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Jason Duff’s Small Nation team (facebook.com/smallnationstrong/) has transformed a dying Ohio town into a best-in-state destination by investing in historic buildings + developing lofts, craft beer, coffee bars, and restaurants now seen on Food Network. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Kristie Arslan, entrepreneur-in-residence & small business counsel for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), also owns a very successful gourmet popcorn company called Popped! Republic (PoppedRepublic.com) in Washington DC. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Raymond J. Keating is chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org). He writes, speaks and testifies before Congress and state bodies on a wide range of small business issues. He is also an award-winning novelist. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio
Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org) aka “America’s small business ambassador,” on starting SBE Council in Washington DC 25 years ago to protect small business & promote entrepreneurship. by SBE Council on ForbesBooks Radio