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NFIB-Measured Optimism Dips Again

Sooner or later, what goes up will presumably in one sense stay up - the economy can't crash forever - but in the month of July, that wasn't quite the case.  The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism slid again.

NFIB Finds Optimism Down In June

While June may be associated with sunshine and happy kids, it was a relatively dark and disappointing month for small business owners, according to the National Federation of Independent Business's latest data.  The NFIB's Index of Small Business Optimism dropped by a considerable amount.

Study Finds Americans Love Small Businesses

Whether or not every person who enters a small business today wishes the owner a happy National Small Business Week, it seems that small businesses are quite well thought-of by the average American.  The Pew Research Center recently found that small businesses enjoy a better reputation than lots of other types of organizations.

Small Biz Job Losses Claimed For Last Month

Although this probably won't come as welcome news, more information has been released concerning the state of employment as it related to small businesses in April.  Contrary to an earlier report, the National Federation of Independent Business believes jobs were lost.

NFIB Publishes May Small Business Webinar Schedule

It's time again to get out your calendars and see if a handful of dates are open.  The National Federation of Independent Business has announced its May schedule of webinars, and if you're on the fence, drawings for a free iPad and two gift cards should give people even more of an incentive to tune in.

NFIB Optimism Index Stays Under 90

Well, so much for the idea of the National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism topping 90.0 anytime soon.  Although we got somewhat close in January, it dipped in February and again in March, reaching 86.8 for the more recent month.

March Employment Numbers Reflect No Cuts

According to the latest information from the National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses have finally reached a point at which further job cuts proved unnecessary.  March in fact seemed to act as a break-even point.

NFIB Announces Webinar Schedule For April

Webinars can, like conference calls, be pretty great, considering that participants get access to lots of people and information all while sitting in the comfort of their own homes or offices.  So small business owners might want to clear a few spots on their calendars, as the National Federation of Independent Business has published its April webinar schedule.

NFIB Sums Up Small Biz Access To Credit In 2009

As you've surely noticed, we're well into 2010 by now; indeed, the year's about 15 percent over.  Still, another report concerning 2009 has surfaced, and said report seems worth covering, as it documents small businesses' access to credit.

Optimism Index Up After Holiday Season

By some measures, January's not a great month; it's cold and lacking in the way of fun holidays.  Small business owners managed to be in a better mood this January (compared to December 2009), though, as the National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism rose.