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Small Business Outlook: Small business Owners Are Bullish
March 25, 2026Summary: Small businesses are still in the early stages of fully integrating AI and Main Street is bullish on productivity and…
Small Business Outlook: Cautious Optimism Continues
February 9, 2026Summary: Percentages of small employers hiring and planning to hire continued trending downward and giving existing employees raises continued trending upward.…
Jan. 2026 Small Business Data Outlook: Concerns Continue into New Year
January 22, 2026Summary: Economic conditions are generally favorable for Main Street employers heading into the new year. 24% of small business owners expect…
Nov. 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Concerns Rising Heading Into Holidays
November 11, 2025Summary: Revenue for the nation’s smallest businesses has generally been trending downward since April of this year. Average revenue growth for…
August 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Tariffs Are Having a Real and Devastating Impact
August 26, 2025Summary: Confidence on Main Street may have plateaued alongside fears of rising prices. 24% of small business owners say the economy…
July 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Cautious Optimism as Tariff and Hiring Concerns Remain
July 15, 2025Summary: Side hustle economy is still going strong. 27% of adults in the U.S. have a side hustle (9 points lower…
June 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Uncertainty is Dampening Growth Plans
June 11, 2025Summary: Pressure on Congress to prevent an end-of-year tax hike is high as small business owners’ concerns over taxes take top…
May 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Rising Uncertainty is Causing Concern
May 7, 2025Summary: Solopreneurs work long hours, but do not regret choosing entrepreneurship. 20% of small business owners work more than 50 hours…
April 2025 Small Business Data Outlook: Small Business Revenue Expectations Dim
April 25, 2025Summary: Small businesses’ revenue expectations fell at the end of March due to tariffs and the intensity of concern with tariff…
How to Build Your Reputation as a Great Employer
April 24, 2025Having a strong employer brand that aligns with who you are as an organization is key to attracting successful candidates…
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