Small Business Playbook Events

Finding qualified workers continues to be a top challenge, but the founders of a fast-growing franchise believe they have come up with the perfect solution. They'll share their story of building their business by employing workers from an untapped demographic, and how you can, too. This interview was a part of CNBC's Small Business Playbook event on August 2nd, 2023.

Inflation remains the number one concern among small business owners across all industries. With interest rates at their highest level in over twenty-two years, and the threat of an economic recession continuing to linger, we'll examine the economic outlook for the remainder of 2023, and beyond, and what it means for your business. This interview was a part of CNBC's Small Business Playbook event on August, 2nd 2023.

Despite continued economic uncertainty, growth opportunities do currently exist for small businesses. But growth often requires capital, which has become a major focus of the Small Business Administration. We'll discuss the agency's programs that offer financial assistance, and access, for US-based small business owners, and what the govt is doing to elevate businesses from historically marginalized groups. This interview was a part of CNBC's Small Business Playbook event on August 2nd, 2023.

As economic headwinds continue to pose persistent challenges, we'll dive into the data from the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses initiative and examine what owners across America are thinking and feeling, and what they need to survive, and thrive.

Currently, one of the most pressing needs for small businesses is access to working capital. With dwindling revenue a growing concern, we'll discuss strategies to access funds, along with advice on how to keep your money safe following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.