Karen Spencer

U.S. Seeks to Calm Tempest in Europe Over Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies European companies and officials are balking at what they see as a campaign to impose U.S. policy abroad.

Glad someone is sticking up for diversity, equity and inclusion somewhere. The tell on the lie is “we are just asking them to complete one additional piece of paperwork.”

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Just Released: Trump’s Coup Dictionary: Words with a Twist!* Ever find political talk confusing? Want to navigate today’s conversations with royal elegance? Then look no further!

Just Released: Trump’s Coup Dictionary

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MAGA is Bad for Business And business owners were deluded to believe otherwise

Article by Paul Krugman worth a read as a small business owner.
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#SMBiz

SBA Policy Notice 5000-865754

Searchers & acquisition entrepreneurs: There was a rules change for the SBA 7a loan program on Friday. Ownership must now be 100% American instead of 51%. As I understand it, this includes your investors.

SBA Policy Notice 5000-885754
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News should hold the corrupt to account and support the vulnerable, not appease the billionaire oligarchy while trying to make the average person feel good about it. @joyannreid.bsky.social is faithful to that mission. I hope she shines even brighter in the next phase of her career.

The New Boneless Skinless Chicken Palatable Political Prejudices: Unmasking The Bland Face of Modern Racism

Explore how today's political talk compares to bland chicken—seemingly harmless yet hiding dark truths. Learn how phrases mask meanings and what actions we can take for fairness and equality. Read or listen in 9-minutes!

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#StayWoke #Democracy #Resist #Politics #SpeakUpNow

A Lump of Hypocrisy with Your TEA? The Party of “Taxed Enough Already” Can’t Get Enough of Tariffs

The price of groceries is about to go up with the new Tariffs. Canada is talking about retaliatory tariffs. Did no one pay attention in history class?

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Complacency Can Kill Us A Flea-Bitten Lesson on Our Public Health

🛡️ Complacency Costs Lives

A small oversight with fleas caused chaos. We can't risk chaos with our public health due to complacency.

🚨 Act Now: Write Your Senator!

Demand qualified health leadership to protect security.

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#PublicHealth #CivicAction #WriteYourSenator

Let’s Not Travel on AutoPilot to Our Own Beheading With Trump’s inauguration and confirmation hearings happening , I urge you to examine the potential impact of his cabinet and other…

🔊 Confirmation Vote on Hegseth for Defense Secretary is Friday! Voters, especially in GOP areas: Contact your senators NOW to ask for experienced, qualified leadership as a matter of National Security.

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#ActNow #LeadershipMatters #Democracy #DecapitationStrike

YouTube video by MSNBC Trump accused of 'decapitating' U.S. national security by appointing 'crackpots and fools' 

If what you want is a meritocracy, then insist on meritorious candidates.

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YouTube video by Fetch Strategies 1 Minute News, Episode 72 - First Taiwan based Fund, Accelerators Accepting Applications

Our 1 Minute News covering the globe on buying a smallt to mid-sized business, search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition.

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In an Upside-Down World A ward against nihilism and defeatism

With a rise in defeatist and nihilist thinking at home while witnessing the fall of an autocratic regime abroad, I was inspired to write this piece this morning: medium.com/@karenyspenc...

Be the self you were meant to be.

#DefyNihilism #RiseAbove #Authenticity #Inspiration #BeYourself

Fall Conference Review - Second Annual · Zoom · Luma Join us for an insightful session with Karen and her special guests as they bring you the best from the busiest conference season yet. They'll share…

Join me today for our Second Annual Fall Conference Review.

Discover what's happening around the globe in the world of entrepreneurs and career professionals buying small to mid-sized businesses to grow them, called search funds.

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1 Minute News, Episode 71 - 720 Fund, Fall Conference Review, EtA Launch Hub & more Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Our latest issue of the 1 Minute News — your go-to source for news on search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition!

Don’t miss our Fall Conference Review for global trends and nuggets of news!

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#buyingabusiness #buythenbuild

A Lump of Hypocrisy with Your TEA? The Party of “Taxed Enough Already” Can’t Get Enough of Tariffs

📝 Check out my new piece in County Democrat Reader: "A Lump of Hypocrisy with Your TEA?" Sixth in my Hypocrisy series, it uncovers MAGA and Republican contradictions—comparing the Tea Party's tax talk to their tariff silence. 🤔Thoughts? medium.com/countydemocr...

#Hypocrisy #TeaParty #Tariffs

Launch Your Journey to Business Ownership · Zoom · Luma In this session, Karen answers frequently asked questions about launching your search to become the owner of your own small to medium-sized business.…

Join me for this Q&A session as I tackle your questions about starting your journey 👣 to owning a small or medium-sized business.

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Dubbed the "Walking Search Fund Wiki" and "Mrs. Searchfunder," I blend nearly a decade of experience to empower aspiring entrepreneurs.

Giving Thanks Giving Thanks to the Unsung Heroes of Our Communities

🌟 Who are the Hidden Pillars in Your Community? 🌟

Take a moment to appreciate the volunteers & community builders who quietly keep our neighborhoods— physical and virtual—thriving.

🏆 Let's honor them. 🏆

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#GivingThanks #CommunityHeroes #HolidayGratitude