The Small-Business Economy in 2025: What Your Clients Need to Know

Small businesses are operating in one of the most complicated economic environments we’ve seen in years—and they’re still finding ways to thrive.

On the latest Earmark Podcast, I sat down with Nicholas Tremper, senior economist at Gusto, to unpack what’s really happening on Main Street.

We talked about:

• Why tariffs are creating more uncertainty than actual damage - so far

• Why the job market is cooling but not collapsing

• How a tightening labor market is forcing employers to rethink hiring

If you advise small business owners, this conversation is packed with actionable insights—from cash flow tactics to benefits strategies to navigating economic uncertainty.

Nich’s data-driven optimism about small businesses' resilience is refreshing, and it’s exactly the perspective we need right now.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.com/97