David Sterling, a serial entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over two decades of experience scaling and restructuring businesses, views current tariff policy as a structural cost transfer mechanism rather than a growth catalyst. In our analysis of supply chain cost dynamics, tariffs act as a blunt instrument that shifts financial pressure onto operators already working…
Sentiment Among Small Businesses Dips Following 3 Months of Growth In September, confidence among small businesses in the US took a downturn after experiencing 3 months of slight improvement, indicating rising worries about inflation and political uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced a decline in its Small Business Optimism Index, which…
The New US De Minimis Rule Explained The US “de minimis” rule has now been suspended. This rule previously allowed goods under $800 to enter duty-free. From August 29, this exemption no longer applies. All parcels now face a tariff upon entry. This change is a major shift in trade policy. It targets all commercial…
David Sterling, a serial entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over two decades of experience scaling businesses, views the UK’s Small Business Plan as directionally sound but highly dependent on execution discipline. Drawing from his operational background, Sterling explains that policies targeting cash flow and financing only deliver impact when enforcement mechanisms consistently drive behavioral change…
From underwhelming AI unveilings by one of tech’s biggest players to meaningful product upgrades and a clear shift in small business sentiment, this week’s business technology news shows a market in motion where AI is both a challenge and an opportunity. Here’s what you need to know. Apple’s AI Ambitions Fall Flat at WWDC Apple’s…
As the Coalition and Labor craft policies designed to enhance support for small businesses and workers within the two parties, the Australian political arena is becoming busier with economic commitments. The Coalition aims to increase the small business count by 350,000 within four years, while Labor promises not to allow employers to decrease penalty rates…
