
 Big Take
 Big Take It’s About to Get Hot. Small Businesses Will Pay the Price
 May 9, 2024 
 Bloomberg economics reporter Catarina Saraiva discusses the economic impact of rising temperatures on small businesses in the US. The podcast explores the financial challenges faced by these enterprises, the potential workforce repercussions, and the government's role in addressing the issue. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Navigating Financial Impact of Hotter Summers on Small Businesses 
 02:28 • 3min 
 The Economic Impact of a Major Heatwave on Texas Businesses in 2023 
 05:06 • 4min 
 Adapting Small Businesses to Extreme Weather Conditions 
 09:23 • 3min 
 Effects of Unpredictable Weather on Small Fruit Farm Business 
 12:38 • 3min 

