Small Business Confidence Lags, Prep for New OT Rule, and West is Best for Women Owners

Who wouldn’t take an 88.5 on a test? It’s passing. Sadly, the National Federation of Independent Small Businesses Optimism survey isn’t a test – and 88.5 is not great. In fact, it is the 27^th straight month that the survey has shown less than optimistic results. Gene Marks takes a look at what might be causing the steady dip, plus he talks about how employers have to prepare for the pending OT rule. Not everything is gloom: Women-owned businesses are thriving out West. Listen to the podcast.

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