Despite Stubborn Inflation, Small-Business Owners Are Gaining ...

Despite concerns about inflation’s staying power, entrepreneurs are starting to feel more upbeat about the economy. Confidence among small-business owners improved in the first quarter of this ... Read More

Small business owners feeling pressure from economy, succession gaps and AI stress

More than one-third of small business owners plan to sell in the next year, as inflation concerns and tariff pressures compound exit planning gaps. Read More

Economic confidence among small business owners hits highest level ...

President Biden’s approval ratings among small business owners remain low and entrepreneurs are far from rosy in their economic outlook, but confidence is up. Read More

We Asked 500 Small Business Owners What They Thought About the Economy ...

Our survey of 500 small business owners revealed how business is going, what the biggest threats to their companies are and more. Read More

Small-business owners split on economy as inflation, cash flow ... - MSN

Business owners noted inflation and trade and tariff actions are the top economic factors currently impacting small businesses. It also found 88% of U.S. small businesses are currently facing cash ... Read More

Inflation returns as top problem facing small business owners

Sentiment among small businesses about the economy remained muted in December, reflecting fears over the ongoing worker shortage and still-high inflation. Read More

Growing number of small businesses worry about inflation and the ...

A greater number of small businesses are worried about inflation and future business conditions, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business. Read More

Report: Inflation leads concerns of small business owners

Inflation led the problems for small business owners in May, who reported concerns about the economy for the 17th month in a row, a Tuesday report showed. Read More

Small business owners report growing optimism about the U.S. economy ...

As recession fears ebb, optimism among small businesses about the economy is at its highest level since 2002, new survey finds. Read More

Survey: Small-Business Owners Hopeful Despite Economic Concerns

Despite concerns about inflation and interest rates, small-business owners were more optimistic about the national economic outlook in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent survey. Read More

Why Is Inflation So Stubborn? Ask Your Local Small Business

Aluminum and cardboard keep getting more expensive. So do health insurance and wages. Small-business owners say these are just a few of the reasons they plan to raise prices again this year. “We ... Read More

US small businesses feel better about the economy, but still can’t ...

US small businesses are noticing slightly better business conditions and are feeling less pessimistic about the economy’s future, but they’re still gloomy when it comes to hiring, according to ... Read More