Economy

News and context regarding economic issues that have an impact on small business.

Featured Resources for Economy

Low Oil Prices Continue to be an Economic Positive For Most Small Businesses and Consumers | 2016

Minimum Wage Versus On-demand Economy Jobs

One-Person Small Businesses Accounted For Majority of Past Decade's Net New Jobs

Your Small Business is Probably Performing Better Than You Think

You may have unwarranted self-doubt about the health of your business.

Small Business Optimism Dipped in December, But 2019 Hit Historic Highs

While the NFIB small business optimism index dipped slightly for the month, the index still hit historical highs.

Trade Sanctions Driving Down U.S. Manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing tumbled to a more-than ten-year low in September.

What is the Annual Median Revenue of a U.S. Small Business?

From an annual survey of 3,001 U.S. adults.

Gallup: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise in Third Quarter | August 2019

Owners remain upbeat about their companies’ financial outlook.

Small Businesses Worldwide are More Optimistic Than You May Think| 2019

What are the 20 Fastest Growing U.S. Occupations in Size and Pay Between Now and 2026?

Independent Workers are Continuing to Find Business Outside the U.S.

Despite a Changing Economy, Recession Concerns, Small Business Owners Remain Confident | 2019

Gallup: Americans More Pessimistic on Economy, Optimistic on Jobs | Jan 2019

Even among those who think the economy is getting worse, 48 percent think is a good time to find a quality job.

Small Business Optimism Dips Slightly, Still Strong in December | 2018

A Pickup in October Retail Sales Bolsters Holiday Shopping Expectations | 2018