As National Small Business Week (May 4-10) unfolds across the United States, small business owners find themselves navigating unprecedented economic challenges. Budget cuts to critical support programs, rising operational costs, and tightening loan standards have created a perfect storm of uncertainty. Yet, according to Carolina Martinez, CEO of small business advocacy group CAMEO Network, entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience in these turbulent times.
Powerful Ways Small Businesses Can Thrive Despite Budget Cuts

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Published: May 7, 2025
Source: MBE Magazine
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