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The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation launched the Johnny Money Online Game, a FREE Internet-based small business simulation game that engages students as they explore the risks and rewards of business ownership. The game is designed to enable educators to talk about entrepreneurship.
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The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism rose 2.9 points to 91.1 in August, but continued one of the longest strings of recession-level readings in the history of the survey – dating back to 1973. Two-thirds of the gain was due to a new confidence among small business owners who expect business conditions to
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When it comes to background checks, employers should be aware of the reasons for performing a background check, what basic information to request, and what legal boundaries exist to protect an employee's privacy. NFIB discusses this topic.
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NFIB began promoting "The Faces of the Healthcare Crisis: Small Business in America," a collection of stories that profiles small business owners on the frontlines of the healthcare crisis, to Congress before recess. NFIB is taking these stories to Congress and the next Administration to ensure the needs of this important constituency are fully
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William C. Dunkelberg, chief economist for the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business organization, issues a statement on this week's federal minimum wage increase.
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NFIB released information on how small businesses are coping during the beginning of a possible recession. Many are postponing or canceling planned investment or reinvestment, advertising more, spending more time at their businesses and some are more likely to keep close tabs on cash flow and inventory status.
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The National Federation of Independent Business monthly Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in June, falling 0.1 points to a recession-level reading of 89.2. "The top concern of small business owners today is inflation – the first time since January 1981," said NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg.
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Optimism at small U.S. businesses edged down in June as owners were battered by rising food, energy and labor costs, a survey released Monday showed. The National Federation of Independent Business index of small business optimism fell 0.1 point in June to 89.2 as more owners cited inflation as their top concern.
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New research released today from the National Federation of Independent Business shows the top concerns among small business owners are business costs, particularly those that are difficult to control such as health insurance costs, energy costs and inflation.
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Headlining NFIB's 2008 Small Business Summit is presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain. Other speakers include Meg Whitman, former President and CEO of eBay, CNN political commentator Tony Snow, Roger T. Staubach, and political bloggers Charlie Cook and Stuart Rothenberg. Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have also been invited to speak.
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Dell and the National Federation of Independent Business announced the 10 U.S. finalists for the Fifth Annual Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award. Finalists include Escape Technology, Glance Networks, MedApps, Inc., RNs On-Call, Rugroden Drafting & Design, ServusXchange, TecAccess, TechMD, Transport Designs and Your Beauty Network.
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Sen. John McCain will be a keynote speaker at the NFIB's 2008 National Small Business Summit. The Summit will be held Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., Sen. McCain is scheduled to address attendees at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obabama have been asked to speak as wel
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is sponsoring a contest. The Grand Prize Winner receives a $5,000 cash prize and an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to attend the June 8-11, 2008 National Small Business Summit.
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