Small Business Administration Announces RGV Loan Deadline

The Small Business Administration has set a deadline to apply for loans to help fix property damage caused by recent flooding. The agency will accept physical damage loan applications through July 22nd. The damage must have occurred during the...

Small business optimism index remains steady amid rising tax concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, dropping slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which is just above the long-term average of 98. The decline was largely due to an increase in respondents reporting excess inventories....

Small business optimism holds steady; taxes remain top concern

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for June, showing a slight decline of 0.2 points to 98.6. This figure remains above the 51-year average of 98. A significant factor contributing to...

Small Business Optimism Recedes, but still above 51-year Average for fourth consecutive month

Oklahoma City -– The National Federation of Independent Business found the Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points last month. Despite the drop to 100.7, that was still the fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and is...

Small Business Optimism Holds Steady Amid Rising Tax Concerns

Small business owners have a lot on their plates amidst shifting economic tides. The NFIB’s latest Small Business Optimism Index report reveals that while small business sentiment has held steady in June, certain pressures linger that could affect...

Small business confidence slips, but stays above average

LINCOLN, Neb. — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, with a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6, which is still above the 51-year average of 98. A significant rise in reports of excess inventories was the primary...

Small Business Administration opens disaster loans office after tornado tears through Largo

NFIB Nebraska addresses tax concerns amid steady small business optimism

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained mostly unchanged in June, slightly decreasing by 0.2 points to 98.6, which is above the long-term average of 98. A notable rise in business owners reporting excess inventories was a key factor in...

£6.6b investment to boost small businesses – will it go far enough?

The chancellor’s latest Spending Review represents a pivotal moment when it comes to investing in small businesses, young people, and skills of the future. Rachel Reeves increased the British Business Bank’s total financial capacity by two thirds...

NFIB highlights tax concerns amid steady small business optimism

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, decreasing slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the 51-year average of 98. An increase in respondents reporting excess inventories largely influenced this decline....

Tony Wied emphasizes Medicaid reform and introduces legislation to aid small businesses

Anthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official WebsiteAnthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official Website Rep. Tony Wied, a public figure known...

From Industrial Giants To Small Businesses: Human Capital Resilience Charter Signed In Rome

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Italy's Rome on July 11, 2025, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. As noted by Svyrydenko, the Human Capital Resilience Charter is...

OpEd: Building a more resilient Baltimore through small businesses

Baltimore's small businesses have shown remarkable resilience in the face of recent crises, but they need more than just emergency aid to thrive long-term, writes the CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation.

Small Business Optimism Steady in June, taxes a big problem, NFIB study says

Oklahoma City -- The Small Business Optimism Index, from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A substantial increase in...

What is the impact of AI on small businesses?

Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card review: Cash-back rewards and perks for small business owners

The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card is one of a few credit cards on the market that offers cash back for small business owners. There’s no annual fee, and you can get up to 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV purchases, up to $7,000 annually....

Cape Coral car washes: Small businesses with a big footprint

Cape Coral residents have noticed a proliferation of car washes in their city and question the need for so many. Industry experts attribute the growth to a post-pandemic boom, changing consumer preferences, and automation leading to lower labor...

Launching your own small business? Attend a free workshop hosted by the Washington Small Business Liaison Team

If you live in Washington and and are using the summer to start planning the launch of your new small business, mark your calendar for a helpful upcoming workshop! On September 4, the Washington Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) will host a free...

Mass Deportations Are Killing Small Businesses, Owners Say

A small business owner told Newsweek that he's facing an uncertain future as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown drives away customers. David Rebolloso, who was born in Brownsville, Texas, and started working as a farmworker with his...

As Fairfax Co. considers changes to massage therapy oversight, small businesses worry about impact

Fairfax County has started the process of rewriting its regulations for massage therapy businesses for the first time in decades. Fairfax County has started the process of rewriting its regulations for massage therapy businesses for the first time...