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The economic impact of reproductive healthcare on small businesses

Posted: July 10, 2023

On June 28, we co-hosted a webinar with the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) to discuss the economic impact of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade on women small business owners. Small Business Majority’s National Women's Entrepreneurship Director Rachel Shanklin presented our new research on access to reproductive healthcare and how women entrepreneurs view it as essential to their financial security.

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Small Business Majority and nearly 40 organizations urge Congress to support Small Business Lending Disclosure Act

On June 15, Small Business Majority and nearly 40 organizations in the small business ecosystem sent a letter to policymakers urging them to support the Small Business Lending Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide small businesses with transparent lending terms that protects them from hidden fees and undisclosed APR rates.

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Submitted by Elena Ellingson-Cosenza on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:19

Joseph Graham Jr.

Joseph Graham Jr. is a Keynote Speaker passionate about “inspiring minds and transforming lives” and CEO of Equity On Everything, LLC, a professional development consulting firm that partners with K-12 schools to increase academic outcomes. Through his business, Joseph partners with universities and colleges to increase student enrollment, retention & graduation rates, and partners with businesses to increase talent acquisition.

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:25

Small Business Majority provides comment to FTC on franchise agreements

Today, Small Business Majority submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for their request for information to better understand franchise agreements. The comments explore several areas in which franchise agreements could be more equitable for small business franchisees.

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Submitted by Quintin Reed on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:27

Women entrepreneurs see access to reproductive health as essential to their economic security

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

One year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Small Business Majority conducted an opinion poll of women small business owners to understand the importance of reproductive rights to their economic well-being and to the entire small business ecosystem. They support improved and expanded access to reproductive healthcare, including birth control and abortion.

Small business organizations urge Congress to address debt limit immediately

Alongside 12 organizations that support the small business ecosystem, Small Business Majority submitted a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to immediately address the debt ceiling crisis for the sake of America's entrepreneurs. The organizations outline the ways in which small businesses are already being impacted and how they will be effected if nothing is done. What's more, the letter calls on Congress to ensure that no small business programs are cut in negotiations. 

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Submitted by Awesta Sarkash on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:22

Access to Capital

: Access to Capital

Access to capital and opportunities empower small businesses to develop and grow into the pillars of our local communities and national economy. However, many small businesses and entrepreneurs face barriers, particularly rural, women, and minority-owned businesses, that limit their ability to grow. To address the capital and resource gaps for entrepreneurs, Small Business Majority advocates for policy proposals that foster responsible small business lending practices, increased access to equitable financing tools and programming that supports their economic growth.

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Submitted by sbm-admin on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 16:25

Digital transformation: Small businesses face obstacles, opportunities in growing their online presence

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic completely altered consumer behavior and how entrepreneurs operate their businesses in order to successfully reach customers. In an increasingly online world, understanding how businesses build their digital presence and connect with and sell to customers is more important than ever.

In our latest survey on small business digital transformation in the wake of the pandemic, we explored various opportunities, challenges and concerns surrounding small businesses’ website, social media, digital marketing and e-commerce efforts. Underpinning this analysis are economic conditions that are weighing on small businesses in a challenging climate. Although they are largely optimistic, 60% of small businesses report that expenses have increased over the previous three months while revenues and headcount have largely remained flat. 

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