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Small Business Optimism Drops, Report Finds

Cost-conscious business owners continue to feel gloomy about the economic situation in the U.S, as employment among small firms drops and weak sales continue.

The latest report from the National Federation of
Independent Business (NFIB) found small business optimism remains stuck at
recession levels. The NFIB determined the proximate cause is very weak consumer
spending; 15 percent reported gains, while 43 percent reported weakness.
Ho…


One Job Creation Proposal that Might Actually Work

I have previously documented how grim the unemployment situation really is. See this.At President Obama’s job summit, many different ideas for job creation are being touted. Some of these are good, and some are bad. For example, any proposal which str…

Business Owners Skeptical of Economic Recovery, Report Finds

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released results of a survey which suggest cost-conscious businesses are still struggling in an uncertain economy.

A report from the National Federation of Independent
Business (NFIB) found although small business owners still remain skeptical of
economic recovery, the organizations optimism index rose 0.3 points in October
to 89.1, 8.1 points higher than the surveys second lowest reading reac…


Business Owners Skeptical of Economic Recovery, Report Finds

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released results of a survey which suggest cost-conscious businesses are still struggling in an uncertain economy.

A report from the National Federation of Independent
Business (NFIB) found although small business owners still remain skeptical of
economic recovery, the organizations optimism index rose 0.3 points in October
to 89.1, 8.1 points higher than the surveys second lowest reading reac…