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It\\u2019s been a tough couple of years for small business \\u2013 but the survivors have proved even tougher. On this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric explore the dynamics of small business with Richelle Haas, owner of Sparkle Gifts & Whatnots in downtown Renton.\\xa0 It\\u2019s a discussion chock full of takeaways, like:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 What it takes to get a small business off the ground.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Tips for keeping your business afloat in tough economic times.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Improvements that could facilitate survival for downtown businesses.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 The role of an effective Chamber of Commerce in prospering local businesses.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Why Renton is such a great spot for small businesses right now.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Some of the \\u201cbest-kept secrets\\u201d in downtown Renton.

Plus Eric breaks down recent and prospective decisions by the Fed in their efforts to stem inflation, along with the conflicting impact they may have on mortgage rates, and Reba gives an insightful recap of the current housing market.

It\\u2019s another fun-packed podcast of timely information on this episode of Open House with Team Reba.