Support Your Local Small Business 08/12/2023

Small businesses in North Carolina are major employers, providing jobs for a significant portion of the state's workforce. As of 2022, North Carolina had nearly 1 million small businesses, making up 99.6% of businesses in the state. They contribute to job creation, economic growth and local development.However, these small businesses -- from your favorite hairdresser and local pizza shop to your go-to plumber and handyman -- continue to face volatile times. They're working to overcome inflation, labor shortages and supply chain challenges that come with a turbulent economy and the lasting effects of COVID-19. Bruce Ferrell talks with Dax Craig, Founder & President of Pie Insurance, about the state of small business.