Small business optimism rises, but owners say qualified workers are still hard to find

Small business optimism rises despite ongoing labor quality concerns as well as inflation challenges, according to new NFIB ...

Small business optimism back on the upswing; labor, inflation concerns

Optimism continued its roller coaster in November, but challenges in hiring remained a sticking point for small businesses ...

U.S. Small-Business Sentiment Inches Up

Confidence among small businesses in the U.S. edged up in November, with optimism boosted by higher sales expectations.

Small businesses lead November job losses as tariff uncertainty weighs on hiring

Small businesses lost 120,000 jobs in November amid heightened economic uncertainty over tariffs and outpaced job gains at ...

7 Quick Wins To Put AI To Work In Your Small Business

Small business leaders are put off AI by perceptions they need to master a sophisticated technology. But simple AI tools are ...

US Small-Business Optimism Rises on Brighter Sales Outlook

Sentiment among US small businesses increased in November, largely due to a surge in optimism about the sales outlook.

For small businesses hit by soaring costs, layoffs are painful and personal

Lacie Carroll-Marsh had to lay off 17 of her 31 employees this year: “We have Christmases together. And it hurts. There’s ...
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Optimism for small business owners is up, even in the face of uncertainty

The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that even with tariffs and inflation woes, small ...

45 percent of small business owners cite inflation as one of biggest challenges: Poll

A new poll found that 45 percent of small business owners cite inflation as one of the biggest challenges they currently face. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Small Business Index also ...