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

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 Independent Business (NFIB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Oil Price Spike Erodes Small Business Confidence, NFIB Says
Economy // April 14, 2026

Small business optimism dipped below its 52-year average for the first time in a year in March, driven by the Iran war and the subsequent surge in oil prices, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said Tuesday (April 14). Get the Full Story Complete...

US Small Businesses Expect Improved Conditions for 2026
SMBs // January 13, 2026

Despite concerns about taxes and supply chains, American small business owners are optimistic about 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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

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 enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of suspicious activity reporting — in addition to a repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Sales Prospects Brighten as Small Businesses Find Life in Loyalty Programs

February 12, 2025
Thus far into 2025, the year has been an eventful one — to say the least. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Why SMB Optimism Will Likely Carry Over Into 2025

January 23, 2025
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 as a whole. Get the...

Inflation Remains Top of Mind for Small Businesses as 2024 Kicks Off

January 09, 2024
The cost of doing business is top of mind for Main Street’s small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
Small Business Optimism Rises as Oil Prices Moderate

July 14, 2026
Small business optimism increased in June, driven by owners’ expectations for better business conditions and sales, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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

June 09, 2026
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 Independent Business (NFIB). Get the...

Oil Price Spike Erodes Small Business Confidence, NFIB Says

April 14, 2026
Small business optimism dipped below its 52-year average for the first time in a year in March, driven by the Iran war and the subsequent surge in oil prices, the...

US Small Businesses Expect Improved Conditions for 2026

January 13, 2026
Despite concerns about taxes and supply chains, American small business owners are optimistic about 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...