Today on Business by the Numbers, Hunt talks about potential government shutdowns. He discusses why we're here, including the Ukraine funding and the political spending tug-of-war.• How can the wobbly government budget mess with our day-to-day? The ups and downs of the fiscal year and why getting those 12 funding bills passed is like herding cats.• Real Talk: If things go south, how bad can it get for our government workers and contractors? And what does it mean for the rest of us – not just in the U.S. but globally too?• Hunt also talks about projections regarding federal debt. He’ll break down some of the numbers, chat about the "now or never" vibes, and why October can be a financially volatile month.Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveDid you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support?It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it.  After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business.  Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.comIt’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Great news, you don’t have to go it alone. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book: Download HereAftermarket Radio Network