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December 9, 2024 • Issue 24:12:01

Advisory Board
Advisory Board

A look at what's coming in 2025

As always for opinions shared in this publication, the views
expressed are those of the authors and not those of The
Green Sheet Inc. We wish to thank the industry leaders who
took time to contribute to this effort. Additional answers
we receive will appear in a subsequent issue of the maga-
zine.

Steven Feldshuh
Betterpay Group

1. What do you expect the economy's trajectory will
look like in the coming year, and why? And what eco-
nomic markers will you focus on, among the many data
points and opinions available, to guide your business
decisions going forward?
ith the U.S. election now behind us and a new
presidential administration taking charge in Personally, I have some real concerns with the outcome
the new year, there will be inevitable disrup- of the election. And the new administration. Had the
W tions and challenges, along with opportu- Democrats maintained control of the Senate or took over
nities. Seeking expert insight, we asked members of The control of the House, I would not have had these deep
Green Sheet Advisory Board the following questions about concerns for our country and the economy.
what lies ahead:
I do not think a lot of Americans understand the con-
1. What do you expect the economy's trajectory cept of tariffs or what eliminating different agencies
will look like in the coming year, and why? And will have on their pocketbook, and the consequences on
what economic markers will you focus on, among their lives. I have never been in favor of radical ideas
the many data points and opinions available, to when it comes to government that are preached by the
guide your business decisions going forward? minority, and I have always been in favor of the truth. I
truly believe the American public has been misled, and
2. What specific plans do you have for your busi- the lower and middle class will pay for it.
ness in 2025? Will you be branching into new ven-
tures, staying the course or some combination of
the two? Contributed articles inside by:
Allen Kopelman .....................................................................................18
3. What about the landscape for small businesses,
as well as for small versus large ISOs as we move Roger Alexander ...................................................................................24
into 2025? How can they meet their distinct chal- Dwaine Thomas ....................................................................................26
lenges and prosper?
Elie Y. Katz ...............................................................................................28

Ken Musante ..........................................................................................29

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