Kitsap Update

HOW INTEREST RATE HIKE IMPACTS SMALL BUSINESSES IN KITSAP COUNTY.

Interest rate hikes impact everyone, and small businesses are no exception. In an effort to curtail inflation, the Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates for the first time since 2018. Higher interest rates can impact small businesses’ cash flow and their ability to borrow, reinvest, and even hire workers.  Seven out of 10 small business …

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Helping your Small business survive an economic downturn in Kitsap county.

There has been increasing talk of a burgeoning recession, whether because of a historically rare decade-long economic expansion or recent reports of an inverted yield curve, which is traditionally an indication of a downturn. Any recession is hard on all Americans, but it can be particularly devastating for Small business who often have more to lose.  …

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EFFECTS OF RISING GAS PRICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN KITSAP COUNTY.

Kitsap County is located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 275,611. Its county seat is Port Orchard,and its largest city is Bremerton. The county was formed out of King County and Jefferson County on January 16, 1857, and is named for Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish Tribe.  Gas Prices and Inflation: Why are Gas Prices Rising? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the …

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Best Business Ideas for Women in Kitsap county.

New small businesses pop up every day across the country, and a significant portion of those new businesses are started by women. Women are starting businesses doing everything from accounting and bookkeeping to dog walking and freelance graphic design. Best business ideas for women in Kitsap county. Bookkeeper Bookkeeping is the recording of any financial …

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WHAT IS STAGFLATION AND HOW CAN SMALL BUSINESSES SAVE THEMSELVES?

Stagflation is characterized by slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment—or economic stagnation—which is at the same time accompanied by rising prices (i.e., inflation). Stagflation can be alternatively defined as a period of inflation combined with a decline in the gross domestic product (GDP). Stagflation was first recognized during the 1970s when many developed economies experienced rapid inflation …

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The Impact Of Inflation On Small Businesses.

Inflation is hitting small businesses hard right now—data from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 85% of small-business owners surveyed expressed concern about inflation. And 1 in 3 listed inflation as their top business concern. The reality is that inflation is always happening, so small-business owners need to be prepared for it. It’s important …

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Inflation saps U.S. consumer confidence; house prices remain elevated

US consumer spending fell in May for the first time this year and prior months were revised lower, suggesting an economy on somewhat weaker footing than previously thought amid rapid inflation and Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. The economy is on recession watch as the Federal Reserve aggressively tightens monetary policy to tackle inflation. For now, …

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The recession is ‘definitely’ coming amid sharp interest rate hikes and global market chaos.

The global economy is spooked right now, as ominous clouds hang on the horizon amid warnings we are now “definitely” headed for a recession. Markets have tumbled globally in the past few days – and America’s stock exchange looks to be next in line – because of the latest inflation figures stemming from the US. Released on …

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