Andy Medici - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andy-medici/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 01 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Andy Medici - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/andy-medici/ 32 32 103504436 Here are the major Trump-era changes at the SBA so far https://houstonnewmedia.org/here-are-the-major-trump-era-changes-at-the-sba-so-far/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-are-the-major-trump-era-changes-at-the-sba-so-far Thu, 01 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d3e7a8cf42e2794a5362e927a2dff411 The Small Business Administration has introduced a series of changes that could impact owners seeking loans.

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]]> 947059 Small-business owners face tighter lending standards amid economic uncertainty https://houstonnewmedia.org/small-business-owners-face-tighter-lending-standards-amid-economic-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=small-business-owners-face-tighter-lending-standards-amid-economic-uncertainty Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=61ad918f0dd3783a2bb978a8ec242f50 Despite high interest rates and stricter credit requirements, many small-business owners are seeking loans.

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]]> 946936 Houston country club revenue surged during the pandemic. These clubs set the pace. https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-country-club-revenue-surged-during-the-pandemic-these-clubs-set-the-pace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-country-club-revenue-surged-during-the-pandemic-these-clubs-set-the-pace Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:56:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=585ccd6fc53da71c8bd5b170806850fa Country club revenue has been soaring nationally since the pandemic, but experts say some challenges lie ahead. These clubs set the pace locally.

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]]> 789364 Downtown, suburbs or no space: Why small businesses are reconsidering their leases https://houstonnewmedia.org/downtown-suburbs-or-no-space-why-small-businesses-are-reconsidering-their-leases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=downtown-suburbs-or-no-space-why-small-businesses-are-reconsidering-their-leases Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1a71fb0959c9341e4176fb5e12bd78b5 Nationally, economic forces have caused some small businesses to downsize their retail space. Houston seems to be bucking that trend.

Data from Colliers and CBRE show that Houston's retail market is not only staying strong, but actually expanding to m...

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]]> 763449 After inflation’s boom, here’s how the Houston area ranks for affordability https://houstonnewmedia.org/after-inflations-boom-heres-how-the-houston-area-ranks-for-affordability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-inflations-boom-heres-how-the-houston-area-ranks-for-affordability Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=62ce3a2eea31a311ab5a4523ac022429 Prices have been on the rise, but how does the Houston area compare for affordability? See where the Bayou City ranks for the price of housing, goods and more.

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]]> 674560 When cash turns cautious: Businesses are staring down a capital crunch https://houstonnewmedia.org/when-cash-turns-cautious-businesses-are-staring-down-a-capital-crunch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-cash-turns-cautious-businesses-are-staring-down-a-capital-crunch Thu, 04 May 2023 22:01:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d2f34b22838a3982a95e552f4702e968 Bank failures and a choppy economy are threatening access to capital for small businesses. Here's what companies need to know about navigating the capital crunch as lenders turn cautious and borrowers face more scrutiny.

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]]> 592485 Playbook for 2023: A game plan for success in the new year https://houstonnewmedia.org/playbook-for-2023-a-game-plan-for-success-in-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=playbook-for-2023-a-game-plan-for-success-in-the-new-year Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9f3f88f242e0cd337a66b56e5ad041a2 Recession fears. A red alert on talent. Persistent inflation. 2023 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for businesses on multiple fronts. Here’s a guide to navigating the challenges and opportunities your business will confront.

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]]> 507354 How small businesses can combat soaring inflation https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-small-businesses-can-combat-soaring-inflation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-small-businesses-can-combat-soaring-inflation Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=35b6079f7a46c0b340d041497d9a9fc0 How small-business owners can combat the rapid inflation that’s curbing growth opportunities and cutting into profits.

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]]> 334514 Here’s how Texas and Houston stack up for trade with Russia and Ukraine https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-how-texas-and-houston-stack-up-for-trade-with-russia-and-ukraine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-how-texas-and-houston-stack-up-for-trade-with-russia-and-ukraine Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:09:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1b2b0714f61917d27b3ff029c86b67c9 Russia and Ukraine account for only a slim portion of America's overall exports, but Texas is among the top states for trade with both countries. Experts say the ongoing conflict and accompanying sanctions against Russia are likely to have ripple effec...

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]]> 262550 Capital One’s PPP rollout was roundly criticized. Now we know how many loans it approved. https://houstonnewmedia.org/capital-ones-ppp-rollout-was-roundly-criticized-now-we-know-how-many-loans-it-approved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capital-ones-ppp-rollout-was-roundly-criticized-now-we-know-how-many-loans-it-approved Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:15:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9d69870ced6c12a638e8b78cff2eea57 More than 4.8 million businesses have gotten PPP loans so far. But not many stemmed from Capital One.

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