Some small businesses are squeezed between rising costs and customers with other options
by @Marketplace
@Marketplace— For restaurants and retailers in particular, it can lead to something the Federal Reserve's Beige Book calls "lumpy" pricing.
Illinois News Network—Small business owners struggle with costs, inflation. (The Center Square) – A new survey shows that not since the pandemic have the percentage of small businesses experiencing rent problems been so high, but conditions appear to be improving in Illinois.
KTVZ—12 cost-cutting strategies that can improve a small business owner's bottom line. Next Insurance compiled a list of 12 cost-cutting strategies that may help reduce small-business expenses.
www.thestar.co.uk—Have-a-go hero customers trap serial dine and dash couple who were targeting small businesses. The CCTV footage shows a bearded man in a black polo top and blue trousers and woman in a white jumper arguing with staff in the 17th century pub. The woman can be seen trying to push past one member of staff while clutching her bag, and shoves him as he tries to direct her back to the table. The couple had tried to leave without paying the bill for their two starters, two main courses and four drinks before staff and other customers intervened, according to the landlord. Ken Todd. He said: "A...