Imagine you’re climbing a mountain with a backpack full of heavy stones. You’re strong and have the will to manage, but the weight is significant. It is always a pain, and it always slows you down.

Small business optimism rose in December as the NFIB index climbed to 99.5, while uncertainty fell and owners cited taxes and ...

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Small business owners face a range of financial challenges now, including inflation, higher operating costs, and potentially slowing consumer demand. These economic headwinds often force entrepreneurs ...

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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.

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Small-business advisers and advocates are bracing for a wave of questions as the city’s Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT), Philadelphia’s municipal tax that hits both sales and profits, expands to ...

With the prevalence of side gigs and freelance work in today’s economy, many people are small-business owners without even realizing it. Working as a freelancer or independent contractor essentially ...