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Will SMBs Thrive or Fail in this Inflation-Threatened Holiday Season? Here’s What Reports Show

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Fewer are concerned about COVID-19 this year, down from 23% in 2021 to 13%, as worries about the economy rose. Next quarter, Q2 2022, the ASP increased by 7% in April and May, on top of the 17% rise in ASP for Q2 2021. Inventory surpluses (along with shortages) are leaving businesses with too many products on their balance sheets.

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M&A Special Report: The Great Deal Reset

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The global M&A market closed 2021 at an all-time record of $5.9 One cannot look at 2021 as a bellwether of normal deal volume,” says John Potter, partner and U.S. Despite stiff economic headwinds, robust M&A opportunities are there for the taking, with many companies enjoying steady cash flows and strong balance sheets. “In