small business

Nearly Every US Employer Is a Small Business
Nearly 90% of all U.S. businesses employ fewer than 20 people. The annual payroll from all those firms amounts to just 12.3% of all U.S. nonfarm wages and salaries.
Paul Ausick
1 year ago
Last Updated: 1 year ago

Small Business Optimism Falls Below Half-Century Average in December
Small business owners' outlook for the new year soured in December, falling below the 47-year average as the surging pandemic and a new administration prepares to take office in Washington.
Paul Ausick
2 years ago

November Small Business Optimism Slides as Owners Fear More Contraction in Economy
Small business owners' optimism declined slightly in November as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, hitting small businesses hard.
Paul Ausick
2 years ago

October Small Business Optimism Slightly Below Expectations, but Still Strong
Main Street businesses remain solidly optimistic about the U.S. economy going into the fourth quarter of the year.
Paul Ausick
2 years ago

Holiday Outlook for Small Business Dimmed by COVID-19
Small business owners are gearing up for the 2020 holiday shopping season as business improves slightly. But shop owners are going to have to go the extra mile to attract more customers this year.
Paul Ausick
2 years ago

Nearly Half of US Small Businesses Could Shut Down in 6 Months
U.S. small business owners have been especially hard hit by the shutdowns forced by the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly half may have to close permanently in the next six months.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago

The COVID-19 Recession Impact on Small Businesses Is Catastrophic
Despite the government aid coming for payroll protection, many small and independent business owners are now worried that they may never recover from the coronavirus-triggered recession.
Jon C. Ogg
3 years ago

Small Business Optimism Begins the Year on Positive Note
Optimism rose among U.S. small business owners in January as jobs were added and wages were raised. Looking ahead, however, expectations for more improvement declined slightly.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

November Small Business Optimism at 18-Month High
The National Federation of Independent Business reported Tuesday that small business owners' optimism rose to an 18-month high in November.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

October Small Business Optimism Improves as Holiday Season Approaches
The National Federation of Independent Business Tuesday morning reported that its small business optimism index rose in October.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

NY Fed Shows Regional Services Business Leaders Turning Negative
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released a monthly Business Leaders Survey, which is a semi-live reading as the data is for October.
Jon C. Ogg
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

September Small Business Optimism About Economy Dives Below 10%
Small business optimism slips again but remains generally positive as well as uncertain.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Small Business Confidence in the Economy Erodes
It appears that worry about the economy has started to catch up to small businesses owners. One of the primary barometers of their sentiment was released Tuesday, and the results were troubling,...
Douglas A. McIntyre
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

July Small Business Optimism Rises on Solid Economy, Expected Sales Increase
The National Federation of Independent Business reported Tuesday morning that small business optimism rose by near two points in July. Business owners are particularly optimistic about the U.S....
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago

June Small Business Optimism Slips on Low Sales Expectations
The small business optimism index dipped slightly in June as owners cut back on plans for new hiring and capital spending.
Paul Ausick
3 years ago
Last Updated: 3 years ago