small business

Small business optimism dips slightly, sales and labor market improve, NFIB reports

DES MOINES, Iowa — Optimism among U.S. small business owners saw a slight decline in February, but reports of higher sales and improved labor quality offered positive signs, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business…

Getting to know your financial numbers

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Anyone who longs for the “good old days” probably…

Business success begins before the business plan

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial What’s the first thing to do when considering starting…

Information for all small businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…

Exploring small business legal structures

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Determining the legal structure of a small business is…

Affordable Care Act changes affect small businesses

By Cathy Johnson / Guest Editorial It was recently announced that the Small Business Health…

Encourage young entrepreneurs, small business owners

By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial Today, American small businesses are not growing, hiring, borrowing…