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SMB Agency Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low

SMB Agency Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low
SMB Agency Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low
June 09, 2026  |  Economy

Small business job creation plans fell to a six-year low in May, driven by war-related oil prices and uncertainty, according to the National Federation of...

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Small Business Optimism Drops as Profits Decline
Small Business Optimism Drops as Profits Decline
November 11, 2025  |  SMBs

Optimism among America’s small businesses fell last month amid labor and profit headaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Despite Growing Supply Chain Disruptions
Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Despite Growing Supply Chain Disruptions
October 14, 2025  |  Economy

Small business owners’ optimism declined by 2 points in September but remained above the 52-year average, the National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday (Oct....

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Small Business Optimism Ticks Up as Labor Issues Persist
Small Business Optimism Ticks Up as Labor Issues Persist
September 09, 2025  |  Economy

Small businesses sentiment rose last month despite ongoing worries about labor shortages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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NFIB: Small Business Optimism Rises Despite Uncertainty Around Tariffs
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Rises Despite Uncertainty Around Tariffs
June 10, 2025  |  SMBs

Small business owners grew more optimistic in May as they reported improvements in their expected business conditions and sales expectations, according to the National Federation...

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Small Business Optimism Slips on ‘Dramatically Changing’ Tariff Policy
Small Business Optimism Slips on ‘Dramatically Changing’ Tariff Policy
May 13, 2025  |  SMBs

Optimism among small businesses in the United States continues to fade, thanks partly to tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Why SMB Optimism Will Likely Carry Over Into 2025
Why SMB Optimism Will Likely Carry Over Into 2025
January 23, 2025  |  SMBs

The year 2024 began as a question mark for the smaller firms that are central to Main Street communities and that power the U.S. economy...

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NFIB: Small Business Optimism Sees Post-Election Rebound
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Sees Post-Election Rebound
December 10, 2024  |  SMBs

Small business owners in the United States are more optimistic following an almost three-year stretch of uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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