August ISM Services: PMI 55.4, new orders 60.9, prices 72.6 - the highest since 2022 - while the employment index stayed in contraction at 47.8.
The August 2026 jobs report tripled forecasts, but the trailing average and two big revisions tell owners a different story about hiring.
Canada's counter-tariffs hit $27.6B of U.S. goods on Sept. 8, 2026. Remission carries over, goods in transit are exempt — but you have to claim at entry, not later.
ISM's August 2026 PMI fell to 54.6% as new orders dropped 3 points — but the Prices Index held at 71.1%. What that squeeze means for small business.
BEA's second estimate holds Q2 GDP at 1.5% while corporate profits surge and PCE inflation is revised up to 5.3%. What it means for your margins.
Understanding Cash Flow Forecasting Cash flow forecasting is the process of estimating future cash inflows and outflows for a business over a specific period. For small businesses, this typically involves projecting cash movements on a monthly basis for the next 12 months Why is cash flow forecasting critical for small businesses? Financial stability: It helps...
Imagine you’re a new hire at a startup selling physical goods, with an annual revenue of about $4 million (as an illustrative example). You’re facing a common yet critical challenge: Cash Flow Management for Startups. So how to manage cashflow in a startup? The cash-intensive nature of your company—requiring large deposits on raw materials, dealing...