ClearPoint Insights

Papers that provoke thought

Regular papers that highlight what matters in small business, and explain what policy and macroeconomic developments mean for business owners.

Monetary policy·9 min read

The Interest Rate Squeeze

A practical read on how the rate cycle is moving through small business — and the handful of moves that matter while it does.

12 June 2026Read paper

Labour market·11 min read

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Cost of the Skills Shortage

The skills shortage is not a temporary post-pandemic blip. It is the new operating environment for small business — and it requires a different playbook.

5 June 2026Read paper

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