The practice of openly proclaiming to the world what you can’t afford can lead to lower fees, reduced prices and better deals

Ask any small business owner what has challenged them the most over the past couple of years and you’ll frequently hear about cashflow. It’s no secret that costs have risen dramatically and finding places to save money isn’t easy.

If this describes your situation then I’ve got a solution to your problem. Ever hear of “loud budgeting”? Of course you have! You’ve probably been doing it for years.

Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their stride

Rebounding from his defeat at the supreme court in February, Donald Trump has recently announced a new round of tariffs, invoking sections of various trade acts to levy amounts on industries and countries based on reasons ranging from “forced labor” to “excess capacity”.

And how are small and medium-sized businesses in the US reacting? One word: snoozefest.