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Business News
Small business optimism falls, taxes said to be top problem
After our nation hung its hopes on a month of improving small business optimism levels, business owners are feeling negatively once again, as sales slump and expectations wane.
Business News
Small business optimism index edges up slightly
Although the small business optimism index improved last month, one advocacy group says the index still reflects a deep recession in America.
Economic News
Small business optimism barely changes, continues to drag
Small business optimism saw a slight improvement in January, but the NFIB calls it a "drag," with various readings at historic lows. Businesses will be watching tonight for the President's State of the Union address to see how he responds.
Business News
Small business optimism levels at historic low, uncertainty rises
Small business optimism levels inched up in December, but due primarily to political uncertainty, remains at historically low levels. The NFIB explains.
Business News
Small business optimism plummets, “something bad happened”
Small business optimism levels fell dramatically, and the NFIB says Superstorm Sandy is not to blame for small businesses' insecurity about the coming months.
Business News
NFIB: small business uncertainty at all-time high
"The fear of stalemate among the small-business community is palpable, as the looming fiscal cliff and the threat of higher costs and more taxes are very real possibilities come January. Until then, not knowing the direction of the economy will always have a dampening impact on spending and hiring," the NFIB reports.
Business News
Small business report shows “few positive signs for the future”
According to the NFIB, small businesses aren't seeing the light at the end of the recession tunnel, and optimism levels are now stagnant with little change expected in coming months.