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97% vs 33%: The Import Imbalance Reshaping Small Business Strategy

97% vs 33%: The Import Imbalance Reshaping Small Business Strategy

by Admin | Jul 10, 2025 | Profitability, Strategy Planning

The Current Landscape While tariff headlines dominate business news, there’s a fundamental market reality that matters more for long-term planning: small businesses represent 97% of U.S. importers but control only 33% of import value. This structural imbalance...
The Great Small Business Paradox: More Entrepreneurs, Fewer Employees

The Great Small Business Paradox: More Entrepreneurs, Fewer Employees

by Admin | Jul 3, 2025 | Profitability, Strategy

Recent economic data shows: more people are starting businesses, but small business employment declined. According to the SBA’s General Economic Bulletin for First Quarter 2025, self-employment reached 17 million people by late 2024—a record high. Yet small...
Improving Profitability for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs)

Improving Profitability for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs)

by Admin | Aug 8, 2022 | Profitability

Profitability is still the primary goal for most small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Without it, any sized business will struggle to survive in the long run. This is why improving profitability by careful monitoring and planning for the future should be a key...
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