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 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 Administration opens disaster loans office after tornado tears through Largo

Trump’s SBA leader highlights small business benefits of ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Baltimore

Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler took to a Baltimore brewery Thursday to highlight the benefits of President Donald Trump’s recently signed “big, beautiful bill.” “What we want to make sure is that we’re moving people into an...

What Are the Best Freight Shipping Solutions for Small Businesses?

Reading Time: 8 minutes Balancing shipping cost, speed and safety is essential for small business owners. You need shipments to arrive on time and intact while being cost-effective. Luckily, there are logistics brokerages and third-party logistics...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

Survey of Florida small business owners' optimism remained steady in June

(The Center Square) – A survey by Florida's small business advocacy group says owners retained nearly the same level of optimism in June as in May. The monthly Florida National Federation of Independent Businesses Optimism Index edged down 0.2 of...

IPG Building Company | 2025 Small Business Award

IPG Building Company | Owner Manny Herron | Minority-Owned Small Business Award Winner & TopCity Business of the Year Winner What inspired you to start your business? After my brother was murdered, I made a terrible decision at 16 that led to...

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | 2025 Small Business Awards

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | Co-Founder Fred Polzin | Small Business Manufacturing Award Winner What inspired you to start your business? At the time it was the general lack of specialty coffee in Topeka. I believe there were only two espresso...

The Brownstone | 2025 Small Business Awards

The Brownstone | Owner Abbey Brown | Woman-Owned Small Business Award Winner How has the Topeka community shaped your business? Topeka has been the foundation of everything we’ve built. From the local vendors we work with to the couples who trust...

Del-Metrius Herron & Associates | 2025 Small Business Awards

Del-Metrius Herron & Associates | Owner Del-Metrius Herron | Veteran-Owned Small Business Award Winner What inspired you to start your business? I was licensed two years before I officially hit the ground running in 2018. At the time, I had an...

Passionate Local Cheerleading duo creates Small Business to help teams statewide!

We can all use some extra spirit, especially when it comes to cheerleading! Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with coaches Heather Serpas and Hannah Sexton to learn more about their small business HS Spirit Support! From coach and athlete to...

MatchAwards Launches AI Platform to Connect Small Businesses with Federal Opportunities

Fayetteville, NC, July 10th, 2025, FinanceWire AI-Powered Platform Connects Businesses to Federal Opportunities Across Defense, Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology Sectors Following the passage of recent federal legislation allocating more...

'Uniquely Positioned': How Small Business Owners Can Successfully Navigate the Tariffs

As tariffs and their effects on the supply chain begin to take shape, Kerim Kfuri, the president and CEO of the Atlas Network, a global supply chain solutions company, has his eyes on the headlines. "We produce a more efficient and effective...

US Small Business Administrator touts Trump budget on Baltimore visit

THE OWNERS HERE AT CHECKERSPOT BREWERY SAY THERE’S A LOT IN THE ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL. THEY’RE STILL COMBING THROUGH IT ALL, BUT THEY SAY THE BIGGEST THING THAT’S GOING TO IMPACT THEIR WORKERS ARE TAX BREAKS FOR TIPS, SERVING UP BEER AND...

Rep. Jason Smith highlights benefits of new bill for small businesses and families

Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 8th district since 2013, has been vocal on Twitter regarding recent legislative developments that he believes will benefit American families and businesses. The tweets highlight various...

MB Piland Advertising + Marketing | 2025 Small Business Awards

MB Piland Advertising + Marketing | Owner Martha Bartlett Piland | Legacy in Business Award Winner How does your company help the community? We improve the health and well-being of our community by working with clients in the health, advocacy,...

Fire Awards 2025: St. Louis County Library's Small Business Center boosts local entrepreneurs with innovative programs

Two men harassed Ferndale small businesses via extortion scheme, Michigan AG alleges

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office has filed a lawsuit that claims two brothers targeted small businesses in Ferndale with similar company names in order to extort money. The lawsuit was filed in Wayne County Third Circuit Court...