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Growth Without BarriersBiden vaccine/testing guidelines; Washington Times op-ed on healthcare; infrastructure packages & PRO Act; new SBA PPP forgiveness portal.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council: Impending Biden vaccine/testing requirements for federal employees/contractors; Karen's Washington Times op-ed on government & healthcare; infrastructure packages & PRO Act threat, new SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal.2021-07-3013 min
Growth Without BarriersGrowth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: Nat'l Small Business Week; how PRO Act undermines digital economy.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on World IP Day last Monday and National Small Business Week this week; we discuss Karen's op-ed on tech’s role in a vibrant small business ecosystem and how the PRO Act undermines the digital economy.2021-05-0313 min
Growth Without BarriersPresident Biden's policy address to Congress; GDP & recovery threatened by tax/regulatory proposals; PRO Act survey.SBE Council's Karen Kerrigan: President Biden's policy address to Congress and implications for small biz; how positive GDP & recovery are threatened by tax & regulatory proposals; new survey shows "PRO Act's" devastating impact on small business.2021-04-3016 min
Growth Without BarriersGrowth Without Barriers - DIGITAL EDITION: We discuss threats of new taxes and new regulations for big tech and M&A.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on moves in Congress to regulate big tech and M&A, and discusses why it's important to restrain from imposing new tax and regulatory burdens on the business sector, especially during economic recovery.2021-04-2714 min
Growth Without BarriersThe danger of imposing new regulations/taxes on small business; World IP Day on Apr 26; update on PPP, EIDL, SVOG, RFF.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), urges the Biden Administration and Congress to restrain from imposing new regulatory burdens or taxes on small business; World IP Day is Apr 26; update on PPP, EIDL, SVOG & RFF capital access programs.2021-04-2316 min
Growth Without BarriersSVOG, PPP & Restaurant Revitalization Fund; Main Street Tax Certainty Act; House Small Biz Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with the latest on SVOG, PPP, EIDL & Restaurant Revitalization Fund; "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" and efforts to repeal the Death Tax; spotlight on House Small Biz Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer.2021-04-1615 min
Growth Without BarriersReaffirming intent of Bayh-Dole Act; infrastructure package & corporate tax hike; updates on antitrust, PPP & SVOG.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on NIST proposed comments reaffirming intent of 1980 Bayh-Dole Act; the latest on big infrastructure package & impact of corporate tax increase; antitrust & small business; updates on PPP & SVOG program.2021-04-0927 min
Growth Without Barriers$2T infrastructure package, scope, and impact of proposed tax hikes; updates on PPP, EIDL, Shuttered Venue Grants.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the $2T infrastructure package, scope, and impact of the proposed tax hikes on small business, global competitiveness and pandemic recovery. Also: Updates on PPP, EIDL and Shuttered Venue Grants.2021-04-0219 min
Growth Without BarriersBiden press conference and infrastructure, R&D & China; PPP, EIDL & American Rescue Plan; tax policy webinar for small biz.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Biden press conference focus on infrastructure, R&D & China; updates on PPP & EIDL; pros & cons of American Rescue Plan; upcoming webinar on taxes for small biz with Small Biz Roundtable & H&R Block.2021-03-2624 min
Growth Without BarriersNew SEC regulated crowdfunding changes; PPP update; PRO Act; proposed tax increases.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on this week's new SEC regulated crowdfunding changes & boost to capital access; update on new SBA head Isabel Guzman, PPP extension, and PPP funds remaining; status of PRO Act & proposed tax increases.2021-03-1918 min
Growth Without BarriersPPP extension; SBA Administrator confirmation; PRO Act status; $1.9 trillion stimulus; what's next for Congress?Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with updates on PPP extension/fixes; need to prioritize Senate confirmation of Isabel Guzman to head SBA; House passage of PRO Act; $1.9 stimulus package and small business; what's next for Congress?2021-03-1212 min
Growth Without BarriersHouse passage of H.R.1 and free speech concerns; the $1.9 trillion COVID package; the PRO Act; PPP updates.Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on House passage of H.R. 1 and free speech concerns, the $1.9 trillion COVID package, the PRO Act's harm to small business, and updates to PPP.2021-03-0528 min
Growth Without BarriersUpdates on minimum wage hike and $1.9 trillion COVID package; and congressional actions aimed at Big Tech.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) reports on: $15 minimum wage hike and the $1.9 trillion COVID package, congressional actions aimed at Big Tech, and testimony on the importance of preserving Bayh-Dole.2021-02-2622 min
Growth Without BarriersNational Entrepreneurship Week and the surge in new business creation, a $15 minimum wage, PPP & SBA loan relief.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on National Entrepreneurship Week, the surge in new business creation, the $15 minimum-wage increase, and the latest on PPP, SBA loan relief, and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.2021-02-1915 min
Growth Without BarriersWhat the $1.9 trillion Covid package & reconciliation mean for small business. Also: SBE Council's new daily podcast with 21 Hats.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the $1.9 trillion Covid package: an update on the reconciliation process, what's in it for small business, what to watch out for. Also: SBE Council's new daily "Morning Report Podcast" with 21 Hats.2021-02-1220 min
Growth Without BarriersWe discuss Karen's testimony before the House Small Business Committee on the COVID-19 economy.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), discusses her testimony before the House Small Business Committee on the COVID-19 economy and the need for smart policy for small businesses, their employees, their communities, and their customers.2021-02-0518 min
Growth Without BarriersThe "Buy American" EO, the "Raise the Wage" Act, the latest GDP data, the "GameStop situation."Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the "Buy American" EO, the "Raise the Wage" Act, the lastest GDP data, the "GameStop situation" and her upcoming testimony before the House Small Business Committee next week.2021-01-2916 min
Growth Without BarriersInauguration Day, and President Biden's new Executive Orders that impact small business.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Inauguration Day and the President's new Executive Orders that impact small business: Rejoining WHO, cancelling Keystone pipline, rollback of previous administration's regulatory reforms, and more.2021-01-2122 min
Growth Without BarriersSmall business priorities as we transition to the new Biden Administration.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on small business priorities as we transition to the new Biden Administration: taxes, regulations, healthcare, trade & global market access & tariffs, and why a successful vaccine rollout is essential.2021-01-1522 min
Growth Without BarriersElection certification and siege of the US Capitol, new PPP guidance, DOL’s Final Independent Contractor rule.With Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): We discuss election certification following the siege of US Capitol; new PPP guidance including second draw loans and accessing capital for underserved communities, and DOL’s final independent contractor rule.2021-01-0820 min
Growth Without BarriersCovid relief package, SBE Council's 2020 legislative accomplishments & top agenda items in 2021.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with a review of programs for small business in the new Covid relief package, a recap of SBE Council's legislative accomplishments in 2020 and planning ahead for SBE Council'stop agenda items in 2021.2020-12-2921 min
Growth Without BarriersCongress passes omnibus spending bill, Covid relief package, 1st & 2nd PPP draws, EIDL updates.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the passage of the omnibus spending bill and Covid relief package, key points of the PPP & EIDL changes, advice for small business owners seeking PPP first or second draws.2020-12-2327 min
Growth Without BarriersTimeline for stimulus package from Congress; also, will PPP forgiven expenses be tax deductible?Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on projected timeline for passage of Covid relief package by Congress and what's in the bill; also, will PPP forgiven expenses be tax deductible?2020-12-1716 min
Growth Without BarriersStimulus/relief package update, how Facebook antitrust action could impact startups & small business.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) provides an update on the stimulus/relief package, and how antitrust action vs. Facebook could impact startups and small business.2020-12-1120 min
Growth Without BarriersWith Travelers Institute: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council joins Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute, to discuss "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?" including the 2020 elections and what’s ahead for small business legislation.2020-12-0800 minGrowth Without BarriersProblem Solvers Caucus relief package, Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), offers support for the Problem Solvers Caucus relief package + sales stats from Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday/Cyber Monday, and why online sales platforms are even more important for small businesses.2020-12-0316 minGrowth Without BarriersThis week, we offer gratitude to small business owners and all the people/organizations supporting them.With Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), we take a break from Covid, PPP and stimulus relief this Thanksgiving week to offer thanks and gratitude to small business owners, and to all the people and organizations which support them.2020-11-2423 minGrowth Without BarriersTwo harmful PPP updates, small business relief, webinar: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): Stimulus/relief package update, two harmful PPP updates (expense deductibility & SBA's new “Loan Necessity Questionnaire”), Karen's recent webinar: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"2020-11-1918 minGrowth Without BarriersThe election, small business relief, upcoming webinar: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the election and Biden agenda for small business, status of a small business relief package, Karen's upcoming webinar with Travelers Institute: "Small Business in America: Where do we go from here?"2020-11-1227 minGrowth Without BarriersBold FCC actions on 5G and broadband investment + the election and small business owners.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on bold FCC actions to support broadband investment, connectivity, 5G deployment + the election and top concerns of small business owners (the economy, stimulus, Covid uncertainty).2020-10-3024 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: PPP Continuation, Skinny Stimulus, Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on why SBE Council continues to urge bipartisan cooperation on "PPP Continuation," updates on the "Skinny Stimulus," and we continue our discussion about the "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."2020-10-2321 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Senate to vote on targeted relief bill, and why nationalizing 5G is a terrible idea.Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on a plan to nationalize 5G and why small business is strongly opposed + Senate vote on Monday, Oct 19 on targeted recovery and relief, and how to let your members of Congress know you support it.2020-10-1626 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Disappointing stimulus update, "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund," FCC "5G Fund for Rural America."Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on disappointing stimulus status and "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund." Plus FCC's vote on the "5G Fund for Rural America," TV "white spaces" for rural broadband, and modernizing TCPA.2020-10-0822 minGrowth Without BarriersDebate #1 and small business, PPP Extension Act (HR 8265), Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on 1) Tuesday night debate & small business, 2) PPP Extension Act (HR 8265) & next stimulus package, 3) Thursday's SBE Council policy briefing on "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."2020-10-0124 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Small Business Week, stimulus update, "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."Karen Kerrigan, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on "Small Business Week," a desperately-needed relief/recovery package for small biz, the Fed Chairman's testimony, why the Fed should embrace SBE Council's "Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund."2020-09-2426 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Stimulus update, SBE Council's new crowdfunding report and Covid proposal.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives a status report on a stimulus package and discusses SBE Council's new crowdfunding report and proposal with Crowdfund Capital Advisors to support capital access during Covid-19.2020-09-1725 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: IRS guidance on payroll tax deferral, stimulus package, Covid crowdfunding proposal.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on 1) new IRS guidance on payroll tax deferral, 2) a new stimulus deal and likely Senate bill, 3) a new crowdfunding proposal to support capital access during Covid-19.2020-09-0425 minGrowth Without BarriersGOP "Skinny Bill," President's executive orders, US Postal Service, DNC & RNC conventions.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), offers her small-business perspective on the GOP's "Skinny Bill," the President's executive orders, the state of the US Postal Service, the DNC & RNC conventions and small business.2020-08-2117 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Stimulus update + access to broadband, 5G rollout and small business.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with an update on the next phase of stimulus aid and a discussion about why greater access to broadband and the rollout of 5G is so important for small businesses all across the US.2020-08-1423 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Recovery Sector Loans, Second Draw Loans, CEO letter to Congress.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the HEALS Act's "Recovery Sector" loan program, PPP's "Second Draw" loan program, and the "CEO letter" to Congress spearheaded by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.2020-08-0619 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: GOP Phase 4 "HEALS Act" package + "Big Tech" antitrust hearing.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the GOP’s Phase 4 "HEALS Act" package + her views on the "Big Tech" antitrust hearing and small business.2020-07-3022 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Phase 4 package, EIDL & PPP reforms, new working capital loans.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), updates us on a Phase 4 package and possible EIDL & PPP reforms, with loan forgiveness; and a possible new working capital loan as an alternative to a second round of PPP.2020-07-2417 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: NEPA reform + broadband connectivity, small business & the digital divide.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA reform + why broadband is even more important for small business because of the pandemic, and why we must close the digital divide.2020-07-1619 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Karen to testify before House Financial Services Committee, PPP loan data, P4.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): PPP loan data & her testimony before House Financial Services Committee on Thurs, July 9 regarding challenges for women- & minority-owned businesses accessing capital during the pandemic.2020-07-0918 minGrowth Without BarriersFROM FACEBOOK LIVE: Re-opening the economy, USMCA, new int'l postal rates, PPP & P4.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the re-opening of the economy and pauses, USMCA & new international postal rate system that treats US small businesses fairly taking effect; also what's next for PPP and P4.2020-07-0228 minGrowth Without BarriersPPP deadline is June 30; $128B in funds remain. How to apply. New "P4" bill in Congress.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the June 30 PPP application deadline with $128 BILLION still available: Who should apply, and how to apply. Plus: A new "P4" bill for small businesses in Congress.2020-06-2622 minGrowth Without BarriersEIDL update, new SBE Council survey shows why cloud services should be forgivable under PPP.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on EIDL’s reopening for all eligible small businesses + a new survey from SBE Council/TechnoMetrica that illustrates why essential cloud services should be forgivable under PPP.2020-06-1714 minGrowth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan discusses her Congressional testimony on EIDL's shortcomings.Our attention shifts from PPP to EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program); Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks EIDL shortcomings after testifying about EIDL this week before the House Small Business Committee.2020-06-1226 minGrowth Without BarriersLatest PPP changes and what's next, FCC's TCPA “emergency purposes” communication exemption.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with an update on PPP changes and what's next, and why the FCC must act on the TCPA “emergency purposes” communication exemption.2020-06-0513 minGrowth Without BarriersImpact of the riots on small businesses, House passage of “Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act.”Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the impact of riots on small businesses, and updates on PPP including what comes next after House passage of the “Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act.”2020-06-0315 minGrowth Without BarriersNew PPP guidance & House vote, President’s Executive Order for “Regulatory Relief,” Task Force for pro bono legal/regulatory aid.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org): New PPP guidance and upcoming House vote, the President’s Executive Order for “Regulatory Relief,” and new COVID-19 Legal & Government Affairs Task Force’s free aid for small businesses.2020-05-2822 minGrowth Without BarriersFacebook/Small Business Roundtable “Small Business Report," Access to Broadband, PPP.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on Facebook & Small Business Roundtable’s “State of Small Business Report," why "Access to Broadband" is more important to small business now than ever and yes, an update on PPP.2020-05-2017 minGrowth Without BarriersSBA IG report on PPP, $3 trillion House bill, update on reopening Main Street.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), discusses 1) the SBA Inspector General’s report on PPP and imminent changes to the arbitrary 75-25 rule, 2) the $3 trillion House bill and 3) an update on re-opening Main Street.2020-05-1515 minGrowth Without BarriersTips for Reopening, New PPP Rules & Guidance, New SEC Crowdfunding Rules.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with 1) Tips for small businesses for reopening, 2) New PPP rules and guidance, and 3) How small and local businesses can now quickly raise capital using new SEC rules on crowdfunding.2020-05-0821 minGrowth Without BarriersHow PPP Rules Must Change to Make Them Work for America's Small Businesses.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council, outlines urgent PPP fixes: 1) Extend June 30 deadline, 2) Flexibility on 8-week window, 3) Change arbitrary 75-25 rule, 4) Expand forgivable non-payroll costs to include technology tools and services.2020-04-3020 min
Growth Without BarriersPPP + SBE Council's Free "Restarting Economy" Facebook Live Event, April 23, 11 am ET.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council, on additional funds for PPP and what restarting the economy means for small businesses - join Karen & Small Nation’s Jason Duff for their Facebook Live “Safe/Smart Restart Plan” event, April 23, 11 am ET.2020-04-2218 minGrowth Without BarriersWhy Congress Must Act on Depleted PPP, New PPP Guidance, Reopening the Economy.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council on 1) the most important things small businesses must know NOW 2) why Congress must act ASAP on depleted PPP funds 3) new guidance on PPP for self-employed 4) reopening the economy.2020-04-1618 minGrowth Without BarriersLeverage Fintech’s Innovation and Speed to Help Small Businesses Survive!Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, SBE Council: To "democratize" access to PPP loans and deploy capital with speed to small biz, Treasury and SBA must partner immediately with FinTech leaders. Tune in to hear more.2020-04-0914 minGrowth Without Barriers“Paycheck Protection Program” Loans - Application Period Begins April 3.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), with the latest news/changes from SBA & US Treasury on “Paycheck Protection Program” Loans; application period opens on April 3 at SBA approved lenders. Tune In for more important info!2020-04-0321 minGrowth Without BarriersHow the CARES Act quickly helps small businesses survive the coronavirus.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the House’s upcoming vote on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and how the CARES Act quickly gives small businesses the financial lifeline they need.2020-03-2614 minGrowth Without BarriersCoronavirus, SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, April 15 Tax Deferral, and more.Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on the impact of the coronavirus on small business, and discusses relief programs like the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, April 15 Tax Deferral, and more.2020-03-2018 minGrowth Without BarriersCoronavirus, Travel Ban, SBA Loans, Payroll Tax Relief.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) offers insight for entrepreneurs and small business owners on the President’s coronavirus address, the travel ban, the SBA loans and payroll tax relief. She also offers tips for how to get past the coronavirus issue with a stronger business than you have today.2020-03-1315 minGrowth Without BarriersSBE Council Cheers SEC’s Proposed Capital Access ReformsKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), cheers for the SEC and their proposed series of practical changes to the exempt offering framework that will strengthen and improve capital access for startups and small businesses. The proposed amendments are reforms that SBE Council has long advocated for, particularly refinements that were needed soon after implementation of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), which made equity and debt-based crowdfunding legal.2020-03-0616 minGrowth Without BarriersThe impact of surprise medical billing on small business.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on how surprise medical billing hurts small business, and why SBC Council supports the proposed "benchmarking" solution and opposes the "arbitration" solution that is supported by private equity and other surprise medical billing apologists.2020-03-0211 minGrowth Without BarriersThe annual Economic Report of the President & Democrat debate.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on “the race for 5G,” and why it’s essential for regulators to empower the US to lead globally on 5G for reasons ranging from security to business growth, development and innovation.2020-02-2119 minGrowth Without Barriers5G, and what it means for our economy and global security.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) on “the race for 5G,” and why it’s essential for regulators to empower the US to lead globally on 5G for reasons ranging from security to business growth, development and innovation.2020-02-1915 minGrowth Without BarriersSOTU, the impeachment vote, and "The PRO Act."Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org) discusses how last week’s impeachment vote, bi-partisanship elements of the State of the Union address and the House vote on “The PRO Act” will impact small business.2020-02-1315 min
Growth Without BarriersBlack Friday, Small Business Saturday, USMCA, and the health insurance tax (HIT).Karen Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), reports on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and urges listeners to pressure Congress members to support USMCA and to repeal or extend moratorium on the health insurance tax (HIT).2019-12-0517 min
Growth Without BarriersPrivacy dangers and increased costs for small businesses from the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on the privacy dangers of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, and how the bill imposes expensive, burdensome and duplicative new reporting requirements on millions of small businesses.2019-11-0508 min
Growth Without BarriersImpeachment, and the Trump Executive Orders for more accountability, fairness and accountability.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the impeachment inquiry, and why the Trump Executive Orders for more accountability, fairness and transparency to regulatory procedures are so important for small business.2019-10-1118 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan on SBE Council's new report on how important online advertising is for small business success.Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about SBE Council's new report -- created to educate both small business owners and members of Congress -- on how important online advertising is for small business success.2019-09-1911 min
Growth Without BarriersSBE Council's Karen Kerrigan on why SBE Council’s latest press release declares: “Congress Must Not Snub Small Business.”Hear Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), explain why SBE Council’s latest press release declares: “Congress Must Not Snub Small Business.”2019-09-1207 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on China and recession fears, and why small businesses remain optimistic aboutForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-08-2216 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the impacts of slowing GDP growth and encourages the AdministratiForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-08-0914 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), offers strong support for Chairman Marco Rubio’s Senate Small Business CommitteForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-07-2515 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about significant loopholes in medical billing practices that produceForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-07-1710 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on two important issues for small business owners: 1) the UForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-06-2815 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about two important White House events for small business last week;ForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-06-1914 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the damaging impact the Mexico tariffs are already having on smForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-06-0412 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the bill in Congress to ban “short-term, limited duration” health iForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-05-1612 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), on “National Small Business Week” and this week’s free live webinars by SBA & SForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-05-0614 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO, SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), addresses the negative impact “Medicare for All” would have on small business aForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-05-0217 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), was at the White House Opportunity Zone Conference on April 17 and she talksForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-04-2613 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President/CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), praises both outgoing SBA Administrator Linda McMahon and nominee US TreasureForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-04-0516 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), gives us an update on SBE Council’s curForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-03-2120 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the US-Mexico-Canada AgreemForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-02-1812 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBECouncil.org), offers her small-business perspective oForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-02-0713 min
Growth Without BarriersPart I: Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), recorded an interview with us on December 20 to look back at the yeForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-01-0335 minGrowth Without BarriersPart II: On December 31, we talked with Karen Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), about the impact of the governmentForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2019-01-0312 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), discusses SBE Council’s priorities for Congress’s lame-duck session, whichForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2018-12-1316 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about the outcome of the midterm elections and the impact on small buForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2018-11-0826 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), gives an update on key small-business issues like the opioid bill, pooled sForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2018-10-2534 min
Growth Without BarriersKaren Kerrigan, president & CEO of SBE Council (SBECouncil.org), talks about USMCA (aka NAFTA 2.0), her testimony last week before the SenatForbesBooks.com/SBECouncil2018-10-0440 min
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