KARLO Insights Blog
Potential Longshoremen Strike: What Small Businesses Need to Know and How to Prepare
This article discusses the potential longshoremen strike and its likely impact on small businesses. It explains the role of longshoremen in global trade and highlights key issues fueling the strike, such as wage disputes, automation, and working conditions. Small businesses are advised to review their contracts, particularly force majeure clauses, and to communicate with suppliers and insurance providers to mitigate disruptions. Government contractors are urged to review their agreements and provide timely notice if their performance may be hindered by the strike.
The American Small Business: A Post-Pandemic Powerhouse with Persistent Challenges
In this article we discuss the post-pandemic economy of small businesses. Is the pandemic truly gone, and how prepared are businesses to withstand present and future hurdles that threaten stability and relevancy in an ever-changing society. We explore the leverage of technology and the potential pitfalls that lurk for small businesses learning to navigate our post-pandemic reality.