Strong Economic Indicators Boosting Small Business Spirits, NFIB Optimism Index Shows
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index July 2017 report shows spirit among small business owners is on the rise thanks to strong economic indicators.
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Keeping you up to date on the economy and how it impacts small businesses.
5 Practical Ways Bitcoin and Blockchain Can Impact your Small Business
These five tips can empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in leveraging bitcoin and blockchain for their financial needs and beyond.
Small Restaurants Likely Will Notice Impact of Chinese Aluminum Foil Tariff
New aluminum foil tariffs could impact small businesses that import products from China as well as the industries that use those products.
Proposed New York Law Could Require Government to Buy American
American manufacturers may welcome more laws like the one proposed in New York. The legislation would require Erie County to buy American.
Fiverr Report: Small Business Sees No Impact from Trump Policies
New data from Fiverr suggests the impact of Trump on small businesses may not be completely aligned with the business agenda of owners.
Trump Predicts Golden Age for Small Business at White House Event
At one event, Trump predicted a golden age for small businesses saying that they are the "engine of the American dream." More on the event after the jump.
The Mandate Stays, Senate Fails to Pass “Skinny Repeal” of Obamacare in Late Night Vote
Senators failed to pass a so-called Skinny Repeal bill that would have eliminated the Obamacare mandates to purchase health insurance.
Facebook’s Massive $9.32 Billion Earnings Buoyed by Ad Revenue – Including from Small Businesses
Facebook says that advertising has helped the company report more record earnings in the Facebook Q2 2017 results report.
5 Challenges Facing Cattle Ranchers Right Now
Cattle ranchers are watching the export deal with China closely. Considering the news, we asked an expert about the challenges faced by cattle ranchers.
95 Percent of Small Businesses Are Focused on Tax Relief, Survey Says
According to the NWYC Q2 2017 Small Business Sentiment Index, It's not Russia or healthcare that tops small business concerns; it's tax relief.
Good News for Other Exporters? U.S. Makes Deal to Sell Rice to China
International business can get wired some times, but America exporting rice to China weird? Believe it or not, that's just what a new deal was all about.
More Than 1 in 4 Millennials Work a Side Hustle
According to Millennial side hustle statistics, they're are working harder than thought -- with more than 1 in 4 regularly putting in work on a side gig.
