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

Small business optimism declined to its lowest levels since April as owners raised worries over hiring, sales, profits and the U.S. government shutdown. Read More

BofA Report: 74% of Small and Mid-Sized Business Owners Expect Revenue to Increase in the Next Year

Small and mid-sized business owners are cautiously optimistic about the coming year, with 74% expecting revenue increases and nearly 60% planning to expand their businesses, according to the 2025 Bank ... Read More

Why Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Despite Economic Red Flags

New survey data shows that while entrepreneurs’ optimism dipped slightly in October, it remains considerably higher than corporate leaders’ and consumers’ expectations. Read More

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

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

Small Businesses Optimism Dips as Firms Find It Hard to Hire Workers

“Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Additionally, many firms are still ... Read More

U.S. Small-Business Sentiment Slides on Lower Profits

Small-business optimism in the U.S. continued to fall in October on weaker earnings trends, with labor shortages and the government shutdown also weighing on sentiment. Read More

How optimistic are small business owners in this economy?

It’s a downbeat picture among small business owners, many of whom have been dealing with tariffs and other stressors. Read More

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest readin ... Read More

Small Business Owners Plan to Grow, Bullish on AI Productivity Despite Concerns Over Government Shutdown

As more than 2,000 small business owners from across the country prepare to travel to Washington, DC for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, the largest gathering of small business ... Read More

Small business optimism holds steady, but declining earnings are a concern

The National Federation of Independent Business recently released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, which registered a 98.2 in October. That’s hovering right above the 52-year average of ... Read More

The Economy Seems Uncertain. Here’s Why Entrepreneurs Remain Optimistic

Although small-company workplaces likely face margin pressures from higher costs generated by import tariffs, they’re still largely upbeat, with owners feeling optimistic about their business outlook. 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