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Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business (smallbiz) group

  1. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 27-Nov-2023 07:18:19 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    I don't know how or when this tab appeared, but tonight I read it. https://nu.federati.net/url/292543 [www businessinsider com]

    I've been saying for years that rental prices on retail space are unrealistic. And now I know why.

    Affects !smallbiz
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. The hidden culprit driving America’s apocalypse of boarded-up storefronts
      from Adam Rogers
      The pandemic kicked off a "doom loop" that has gutted cities and towns across the country. Big banks are making it worse.
  2. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 27-Sep-2021 17:38:08 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    • Economics of the US Economy
    US Census Bureau: Celebrate "Manufacturing Day":{https://www.census.gov/mfgday} ... this page links major census numbers about manufacturing and its impact on the economy.

    !smallbiz #business !econusa
    In conversation Monday, 27-Sep-2021 17:38:08 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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  3. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jul-2021 00:34:38 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    Remembering that a friend worked at a restaurant in the 1990s. Their main dishwasher had been working there since the 1970s, and had been able to buy an apartment building. The manager and most of the employees rented apartments from this dishwasher.

    If people wonder why I, a business major, want wages to increase, this is why. Minimum wage in the 1970s was not a lot of money, but somehow, people could do a whole lot more with it then than they could/can with 1990s/2000s/2010s/current minimum wages.

    And, yes, it will be hard on many !smallbiz organizations to raise employee pay rates. But many others, such as fast food franchises, are solidly profitable (or else, people would not pay millions of dollars for the right to purchase and run a fast food restaurant according to the franchisor's rules)
    In conversation Sunday, 18-Jul-2021 00:34:38 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink
  4. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 02-Jul-2021 22:28:09 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    #Intuit to share !smallbiz payroll data with #Equifax. https://nu.federati.net/url/281745
    In conversation Friday, 02-Jul-2021 22:28:09 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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  5. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Jan-2021 20:10:39 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/01/what-is-a-small-business.html [www census gov]

    The US Census gives us a quick glance at !smallbiz in the US in seeking to answer the question “What is a small business?”
    In conversation Wednesday, 20-Jan-2021 20:10:39 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. What is a Small Business?
      from The United States Census Bureau
  6. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 02-Jan-2021 05:57:11 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    #CA !smallbiz #COVID-19 Relief Grants https://careliefgrant.com/
    In conversation Saturday, 02-Jan-2021 05:57:11 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. No result found on File_thumbnail lookup.
      Home Page
      By Max Sher from California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
      Home Page
  7. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 18-Sep-2020 20:23:47 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    • Economics of the US Economy
    US #CensusBureau "Pulse" survey:

    * 55.0% of US !smallbiz did not furlough or lay off any paid employees after 2020-03-13

    * 44.5% have experienced a moderate negative effect from the #COVID-19 pandemic

    * 43.9% believe that more than 6 months will pass before business returns to normal

    * 48.2% of US retail trade businesses experienced domestic supplier delays in the past week.

    !econusa
    In conversation Friday, 18-Sep-2020 20:23:47 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink
  8. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 18-Apr-2020 16:24:11 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    • Economics of the US Economy
    Economy: The #twin_parties' leadership stalls effort to replenish #COVID-19 related !smallbiz relief funds. !econusa

    https://nu.federati.net/url/267761 [news yahoo com]
    In conversation Saturday, 18-Apr-2020 16:24:11 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. Senators say leaders from both parties are stopping renewal of small business relief for coronavirus
      The $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program to aid small businesses is reportedly already used up, and leaders of both parties blame the other for holding up additional funding
  9. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 15-Apr-2020 02:27:11 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    https://nu.federati.net/url/267532 [www redlandsdailyfacts com]

    Three #Amazon employees who were publicly critical of the company’s treatment of employees during the #COVID-19 outbreak have been fired.

    Also, the #SBA expects the full !smallbiz support fund to be committed by Thursday (2020-04-16). Hopefully President #Trump and #Congress can get their acts together to add more to the pot.
    In conversation Wednesday, 15-Apr-2020 02:27:11 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. Coronavirus biz news: Amazon fires 3 workplace critics; small business loans running out
      By gqlshare from Redlands Daily Facts
      Also: The $349 billion program to help small businesses reeling from the COVID-19 outbreak could be exhausted by Thursday.
  10. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Apr-2020 22:02:09 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    https://nu.federati.net/url/267514 [www marketwatch com]

    Hedge funds applying for bailout funds meant for !Smallbiz? I sincerely hope the agencies involved deny their requests.
    In conversation Tuesday, 14-Apr-2020 22:02:09 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. ‘It’s a complete abomination’ says Wall Street money manager about hedge funds applying for bailouts from small-business recovery funds
      from MarketWatch
      The Bloomberg News article makes the case that hedge funds, which tend to charge 2% fees for managing other people’s money and take 20% of the profits from...
  11. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 18-Mar-2020 18:45:46 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    https://nitter.net/BrentBeshore/status/1240030553023188992

    Thread on #Twitter about the quarantine’s impact on !smallbiz (and therefore, on their owners, managers, employees, suppliers, customers). A lot of people in the #Fediverse don’t seem to understand that when the restaurants close, those employees, who already struggle to stay afloat, are left with nothing.
    In conversation Wednesday, 18-Mar-2020 18:45:46 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. No result found on File_thumbnail lookup.
      Brent Beshore (@BrentBeshore)
      from Nitter
      No small business has a fortress balance sheet. In practice most business owners don't live month-to-month, but they do live quarter-to-quarter. And, most are low-margin businesses with customer concentration. Most small businesses, and especially hospitality-based, are toast.
  12. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 17-Mar-2020 21:12:48 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    • GeniusMusing
    !smallbiz https://nu.federati.net/notice/3289011
    In conversation Tuesday, 17-Mar-2020 21:12:48 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. Unable to connect to tls://nu.federati.net:443. Error: stream_socket_client(): unable to connect to tls://nu.federati.net:443 (Unknown error) stream_socket_client(): Failed to enable crypto stream_socket_client(): SSL operation failed with code 1. OpenSSL Error messages: error:0A000458:SSL routines::tlsv1 unrecognized name
      GeniusMusing (geniusmusing@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 17-Mar-2020 18:56:49 UTC
      By GeniusMusing (geniusmusing@nu.federati.net) from Federati Nu: Federated N-series GNU Social
      Open for Business Hub
      https://openforbusiness.org/

      >The Open for Business Hub lists technology companies that are helping small businesses by enabling remote work throughout this period.

      >

      >Find the list of offers to help below.
  13. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 16-Mar-2020 17:07:16 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    • Economics of the US Economy
    https://nu.federati.net/url/265692 [www msn com]

    President Trump and Congress working on another Paid Sick Leave bill for the #COVID-19 / #2019-nCoV / #SARS-CoV-2 #coronavirus outbreak ... this one sounds like it may pass. But it doesn't require large companies (the ones with the most resources) to match the requirements it places on smaller and medium size businesses. (Tax credits for smaller businesses) ... I'd also prefer to see them just send small and medium sized businesses #SMBs a check (or send it directly to the affected employees) instead of putting even more complexity in the tax code.

    !econusa
    !smallbiz
    In conversation Monday, 16-Mar-2020 17:07:16 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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  14. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 24-Aug-2019 16:23:47 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    “This week, we will be offering Mahi-mahi!” Thus begins a marketing e-mail sent by the people that sell smoked salmon at the Farmers Market.

    I think it is very sad that someone is telling businesses that they have to send these messages to everyone that buys from them. I’ve enjoyed buying your smoked salmon, and would be open to purchasing other products, but this is not the way to build goodwill among customers.

    Every !smallbiz should be told, again and again, to make these sorts of communications OPT-IN (or “active subscribe”) only. It reflects negatively on Square that they facilitated this without asking me first.
    In conversation Saturday, 24-Aug-2019 16:23:47 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink
  15. Douglas A. Whitfield (musicman@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 13-Mar-2018 13:05:40 UTC Douglas A. Whitfield Douglas A. Whitfield
    • Small Business, Owner-managed business, family-owned business, locally-owned business
    I'm curious, how are we defining !smallbiz
    In conversation Tuesday, 13-Mar-2018 13:05:40 UTC from nu.federati.net permalink

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