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NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.7 points to 103.5. Sales improved in April, the inventory soft spot seen in last month’s report rebou... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the Small Business Optimism Index slipped 3.2 points in January, as owners continued hiring and investing, but expressed rising concern about future eco... » More

Jim Blasingame reminds people of the Great Blackout of ’03, and compares the latest Small Business poll concerning business interruption with a similar poll taken five years ago. » More

Jim Blasingame predicts four headlines for 2018 influenced by the new tax law. » More

I’ve covered the direct ownership issues and advantages quite a bit recently, but let me remind you of a few key reasons I consider it to be the stealth benefit of business ownership. » More

Overall job creation among small businesses edged higher in May, powered mainly by stronger hiring plans and job openings, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB... » More

In the marketplace, there are actually three different clocks at work that every business uses: one for operating expenses, one for sales and one for cash. » More

According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist, althoughsmall business optimism remains near record highs, a shortage of qualified workers is stunting hiring activity in this sector. » More

The recent growth in small business optimism looks similar to the surge in the Index in 1983, which was followed by years of economic prosperity. » More

The last quarter of the year is packed with activities for a small business owner, including year-end planning and budgeting for next year. One more task is deciding on health coverage: selecting t... » More