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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

A report on the likelihood of each of the two main party candidates, Clinton and Trump, to offer policies that address the big concerns of small business owners. » More

Optimism hits record low, and small business owners blame the current political climate for declining economic conditions, according to the NFIB. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist at National Federation of Independent Business, reports optimism among small business owners moves higher, but remains negative and well below the 42-year average. » More

Jim Blasingame explains the 6 fundamental underwriting elements lenders will use when considering a loan proposal for your small business. » More

Jim Blasingame offers tips to help prevent your small business from suffering a disaster operationally, financially, and in cyberspace. » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the December 2015 Index of Small Business Optimism remains flat with small business owners divided on sales outlook and business conditions. » More

Turns out all the crazy rumors were true: Social media marketing is more than just Facebook, YouTube & Twitter these days. For all the buzz we’d hear over the years about how this or that social... » More

American families, promised they would save $2,500 a year on health insurance premiums, are bracing themselves to see just how much their costs will increase again next year. » More