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What Small Business Owners in Battleground States Want to Hear in Tonight’s Presidential Debates
The economy is front and center on most small business owners’ minds.
News
Small Business Optimism Index Drops in July
This summer has been challenging for many small business owners who are working hard to keep their doors open and remain in business.
News
Lawmakers, Officials are Preparing Significant Changes to PPP Loan Program
Both changes follow small business owners who say they can’t hire back staff while they are closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Your Small Business is Probably Performing Better Than You Think
You may have unwarranted self-doubt about the health of your business.
Research
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.
Small Businesses Worldwide are More Optimistic Than You May Think| 2019
After all the challenges they’ve faced, 87% of U.S. small business owners said they would do it all over again.