Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Upbeat Despite New Uncertainties

Nearly a third of early-stage small businesses said they plan on using AI for content creation this year. A survey indicates the overall mood among new entrepreneurs is upbeat, despite tough times.
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As New Tariffs Roll Out—or Don’t—Small Businesses Report Confusion and Concern
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China, take effect Tuesday. Other taxes could follow.Inc. - 1d -
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Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - 6d -
Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
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The Small Business Administration is a failed experiment that should be ended now
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Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 5d -
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The February 28 ‘economic blackout’ signals growing frustration with the economy.Inc. - 5d -
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Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 4d
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