Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLegality of Tariffs, De Minimis Exemption Ends, and Quiet Cracking
Season 5 Episode 52
Businesses earned a victory for the second time when an appeals court upheld a ruling that the administration’s tariffs are unconstitutional. However…
10 months ago
Tariff Exposure, Manufacturing Growth, Healthcare Costs, and AI Adoption
Season 5 Episode 51
As news of tariffs comes and go, one recent study found that a majority of small businesses have had zero exposure to international supply chains and…
10 months, 1 week ago
Author Jillian Johnsrud: The Case for Mini-Retirement
Season 5 Episode 50
Forget waiting until 65 to enjoy life — what if you could “retire” for a month every single year? In this episode of THRIVE, we dive into the concept…
10 months, 1 week ago
Inflation Indicator, SMB Optimism, and Retail Sales Are Up
Season 5 Episode 49
The Producer Price Index, which is an indicator for the rate of inflation, rose to a point that is significantly higher than it has been recently. Th…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
SMB Sales Uptick, Employers Sued, RTO Mandates, Job Searches Drop
Season 5 Episode 48
Small businesses are benefitting from the resiliency and a rise in consumer spending, but how much is really the impact of higher prices? Gene Marks …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Attorney Barbara Weltman: Your Most-Asked 2025 Tax Bill Questions, Answered
Season 5 Episode 47
Confused about how the 2025 Tax Bill impacts your business? This episode of THRIVE dives headfirst into real questions from real business owners, bre…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
GDP, Inflation, Tariffs, and Jobs Muddle Economic Outlook
Season 5 Episode 46
This week, Gene Marks breaks down an economic outlook full of uncertainty. From strong GDP growth battling rising inflation to unexpected job market …
11 months ago
Benefits Manager Tami Tillery on Navigating the Future of Employee Benefits
Season 5 Episode 45
Gene Marks sits down with Senior Benefits Manager at Paychex, Tami Tillery, to answer the top questions from a recent webinar on the evolving landsca…
11 months ago
Small Business Growth, Economic Rebound, AI Advantage, Business Buying and Selling
Season 5 Episode 44
In this week's episode of the Paychex THRIVE Week in Review, host Gene Marks provides an analysis of current trends impacting small businesses. Highl…
11 months, 1 week ago
Manufacturing Boost, Healthcare Cost Concerns, Voluntary Benefits, Ethics
Season 5 Episode 43
The SBA continues to make changes to revitalize manufacturing in America, and small businesses could be the biggest beneficiary of new programs, loan…
11 months, 2 weeks ago