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NFIB: No on State Question 832

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, this week launched a statewide campaign urging Oklahoma voters to...

NFIB Challenges New Independent Contractor Rules in Minnesota Lawsuit

The NFIB is challenging new independent contractor rules in Minnesota through a lawsuit, raising important questions about worker classification and the implications for small busi...

Small business jobs index declines in March: NFIB Jobs Report

NFIB’s recent March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. The small business group says that despite the decrease, the current readin...

Small business optimism is still below average; employers struggling to find right workers: NFIB

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in March to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second straight month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from M...

Report: Hiring Challenges Continue for Small Business Owners

WASHINGTON – NFIB’s April Jobs Report shows softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. This is the second consecutive month...

NFIB Small Business Survey: Optimism Drops To 11-Month Low

US March NFIB small business optimism index 95.8 vs 97.9 expected

Prior 98.8Full report hereThe NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fe...

Small Business Optimism Wavers; DeBartolo Foundation Awards Scholarships

Small business owners continue to face inflation, hiring challenges and economic uncertainty, according to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Plus, the Edward J. DeBart...

NFIB Report: Main Street Continues Searching for Qualified Applicants

WASHINGTON – NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 avera...

WATCH:Why National business group has joined the lawsuit against WA income tax

(The Center Square) - Washington’s leading small business association says thousands of small businesses in the state will suffer should the newly signed income tax law remain in p...

Small Business Optimism Edges Up Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns

Explore how small business optimism is gradually increasing despite persistent inflation concerns, and discover the factors influencing this positive shift in sentiment among entre...

Sen. Marshall meets Kansas small business owners on key issues

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Small business owners from across Kansas met April 1, with Senator Roger Marshall and the National Federation of Independent Business to discuss the issues they say...

Report: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average but Stable

WASHINGTON – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4...

FedEx Trade Index Finds Small Businesses Adapting Fast to Shifting Global Trade Landscape

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) released the 2026 FedEx Small Business Trade Index, a survey conducted by Morning Consult, showing how U.S. small businesses are actively adapting their ope...

Report: New Tax Policy to Add Thousands of Arizona Jobs

Small Business Employment Index Declines, Unfilled Job Openings Rise

Explore the latest trends in the job market as the Small Business Employment Index experiences a decline while unfilled job openings continue to rise. Discover the implications for...

National Fed. of Independent Businesses Joins WA Lawsuit Over Income Tax

A new powerful national organization has joined the lawsuit Continue reading…

NFIB: Predatory trial attorneys bullying Missouri’s small businesses over ADA claims (LISTEN)

A bill nearing the finish line in the Missouri Legislature aims to protect small business owners from predatory trial attorneys who say their websites are not compliant with federa...

Small Business Optimism Sinks Below Historical Average Amid Rising Costs

Explore the declining optimism among small business owners as rising costs impact their outlook, falling below historical averages. Discover the factors contributing to this trend...

Report: Small-Business Optimism Drops in March

WASHINGTON – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.  The last time the Optimism Index fell below its his...

Small Business Optimism tumbled below 52-year average in March survey as companies feel pain of oil-price jolt

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, slipping it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical a...

Report Finds Missouri Small Businesses Are Struggling Amid Higher Expenses (LISTEN)

Many of Missouri’s small businesses are facing some struggles, according to a pair of National Federation of Independent Business reports. Missouri State Director Brad Jones says r...

FNF appeals ruling upholding FinCEN AML rule

FNF appealed a Florida ruling upholding FinCEN’s AML real estate rule, after a Texas decision vacated it nationwide.

AFBF survey reveals mounting financial strain across U.S. agriculture

A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Du...