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With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown’s end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding. For seven weeks, they’ve been reducing spending, weighing ... Read More

Shutdown crushes small business owners as losses hit billions — industry leaders beg Congress for 'clean CR'

FIRST ON FOX: Small business owners are losing billions in funding due to the government shutdown, with industry leaders publishing a letter Monday demanding lawmakers pass a "clean CR" and reopen the ... Read More

Small Business Owner Optimism Just Hit a 6-Month Low—Here's Why

Terry has 25 years experience in journalism and communications, reporting on a range of topics that include personal finance, telecommunications, Congress, government regulations, and criminal justice ... Read More

Small business owners say they're struggling to grow amid shutdown uncertainty

The shutdown is affecting Minnesotans from federal workers to families relying on assistance programs. Small businesses are feeling the economic strain too. Berek Awend is the owner of his family's 47 ... Read More

BofA Report Finds a Surprising 2026 Outlook From Small- and Midsize-Business Owners

Seventy-four percent of owners surveyed believe their revenue will increase in 2026, which is down from 78 percent in last year’s Bank of America Business Owner Report. Business owners said their ... Read More

Small Business Owner Optimism Just Hit a 6-Month Low—Here's Why

A monthly survey of small business owners showed optimism declined in October for the second straight month to its lowest levels since April, with respondents citing worries over the government ... Read More