Episode 338: Is private equity good or bad for small businesses?

This episode examines three articles from CNBC, S&P Global Market Intelligence, and The Business Journals (subscriptions required). The CNBC article is titled “How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies.” The Business Journal article is titled “Where private-equity firms invested billions into small businesses in 2024.” The S&P Global article is titled “Private equity deals in asset management sector hit 3-year high.” The three articles are used to provide the audience with a better understanding of how private equity is investing money in small businesses and whether those outcomes are beneficial.