Jill On Money: How to Start a Small Business
Powell said weak hiring and fewer quits are pushing some workers toward gig work and small-business launches as net job creation stalls.
- Fed chair Jerome Powell described the labor market as "stuck in neutral" at his final press conference, noting that companies are not adding positions and fewer people are quitting.
- Nervous about current employment, workers are increasingly turning to gig work or launching businesses to survive, marking a broader entrepreneurial trend as individuals seek stability outside traditional, full-time roles.
- CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger advises aspiring entrepreneurs to carefully evaluate business structures like limited liability companies , as the chosen entity significantly impacts tax obligations and personal liability.
- New business owners must account for self-employment taxes toward Medicare and Social Security since they lose employer benefits, and failing to register correctly can expose personal assets to business debts.
- Schlesinger identifies this period as the "Great Money Reset," where individuals rethink financial strategies; while launching a business offers autonomy, entrepreneurs must ensure they remain financially viable before assuming risks.
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Jill On Money: How to start a small business
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