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SMB optimism climbs in June as economic challenges persist, NFIB reports  

According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Economic Trends survey, small business optimism improved in


NFIB urges action against federal heat mandate for small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on the Trump administration and Congress to block a federal workplace


Small business optimism edges higher as owners show steady resilience

Small business optimism edged higher in April, but persistent inflation, weak sales and ongoing labor shortages continued to weigh on


NFIB backs Senate bill to repeal BOI reporting mandate affecting 32 million small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging the U.S. Senate to pass S.4419. a bill that would repeal


NFIB: OSHA’s proposed heat standards could cost small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is pushing back against heat standards proposed by the National Occupational Safety and


NFIB urges Congress to advance Credit Card Competition Act to aid small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NIFB)  is urging Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, arguing that rising


NFIB sets 2026 legislative agenda to boost small business growth

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its “Small Business Legislative Priorities for 2026,” outlining key policies it wants


Small business optimism hits its seventh-month high as sales outlook improves

U.S. small business optimism increased slightly in August, reaching its highest level since January. Business owners expressed greater confidence in


U.S.-Canada trade tension escalates as Trump imposes 35% tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced a sharp escalation in trade tensions with Canada, stating he will raise tariffs on many


Small business optimism steady in June as hiring and inventory issues persist

According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) report, Small business sentiment remains primarily stable in June, though


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