Episode Details

Entrepreneurs continue to make a go of it despite current economic uncertainty, with business applications increasing 3.7% in May. Host Gene Marks says with access to new markets and inexpensive technology, there’s never been a better time to own a business. The news isn’t all rosy, as rising healthcare costs point to a potential trickle down to employees in 2027, but Gene shares a few strategies to offset. In AI news, a partnership with Perplexity is creating opportunities for some SBA loan recipients to get credit to afford resources to help with AI training. 

Topics:

00:00 – Introduction

01:03 – Rise in Business Applications

03:36 – Shifting Healthcare Costs

06:20 – AI Credits Through SBA partnership

08:21 – Episode Wrap-up

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