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National Federation of Independent Business
The Biggest Kid On The Block
By Tom Richman | Jun 1, 1982
The National Federation of Independent Business has the membership and the money to throw its weight around in Washington. Read story
Picking A Pac
By Tom Richman | Aug 1, 1982
Political action committees are "an investment that pays off." Here are some ways to measure your return. Read story
Getting Even
By Martyn Chase | Apr 1, 1984
Businesspeople who feel bullied by state agencies are getting some new weapons with which to fight back. A growing number of states have enacted laws that... Read story
Second Opinion On Insurance Crisis
By John J. Motley III | Apr 1, 1986
"Going Broke on Damage Awards" (Washington, December 1985) displays a flawed understanding of both the nature of the insurance crisis and of the National ... Read story
Rate Case;
By V.I | Jun 1, 1986
THE BILL HAD GONE DOWN TO defeat in Colorado every year since the mid-1970s. Lawmakers refused to establish an office to represent consumers in utility ra... Read story
A Bloc Is Born
By R. Marc Nuttle | Jun 1, 1995
An independent political consultant comments on the small-business community as a voting bloc in US politics. Read story
As Gas Prices Surge, Businesses Feel Pinch
By Matt Quinn
May 25, 2004 --Gas prices continue to climb and have many small businesses worrying, says a new survey by the National Federation of Indep... Read story
Small Business Remains Optimistic
A new study shows that small and medium businesses (SMBs) are bullish on the future, and sight up-to-date technology as more important than ever. T... Read story
NFIB Ramps Up Lobbying Effort Against Lawsuits
By Matt Quinn
June 30, 2004 -- The National Federation of Independent Business is throwing its weight behind legislation aimed at curbing the number of... Read story
Small Business Optimism Dips
By Matt Quinn
June 9, 2004 -- Growing inflation concerns are cutting into small businesses' optimism, according to the National Federation of Independe... Read story
Small Businesses Boost Employment
By Matt Quinn
June 4, 2004 -- Small businesses continue to make impressive contributions to the improving employment picture, shows a survey by the Nat... Read story
Small Firms Don't Look Abroad for Business
By Matt Quinn
July 21, 2004 -- Despite the opening of many global borders, small businesses are opting not to do business overseas and those that do lo... Read story
June Job Numbers Disappoint
By Matt Quinn
July 5, 2004 -- Fewer jobs were added to the economy in June than in previous months, according to a new report, but small businesses and... Read story
Small Business Optimism Up, For Now
By Matt Quinn
July 13, 2004 -- Falling inventories and rising prices are starting to weigh heavily on the minds of small business owners, according to ... Read story
Small Businesses Are Looking to Hire
By Darren Dahl
September 15, 2004 --A new study by the National Federation of Independent Business shows that unemployment could begin to drop over the n... Read story
House Passes Legislation That Promises to Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits
By Darren Dahl
Sept. 30, 2004 --Capital Hill delivered some potentially good news to small business owners last week when it passed a piece of legislatio... Read story
Workers' Compensation Costs Big Concern for Small Businesses
By Matt Quinn
Sept. 23, 2004 --Thanks largely to rising health insurance costs, workers' compensation costs are a growing concern for small businesses.<... Read story
Small Business Optimism Rises in September
Oct. 14, 2004 --The overall outlook for small businesses remains strong and steady, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Nat... Read story
Small Business Optimism Gains (If You're an Optimist)
Dec. 16, 2004 --A pair of studies released this week offered conflicting perspectives on the economic outlook among small business owners.... Read story
Improved Business Conditions Expected, Say Owners
By Laura Rich
Jan. 17, 2005 -- A mixed report from the National Federation of Independent Business found that 30 percent of owners planned to increase ... Read story
Job Gains in February
By Jonathan Steiman | Mar 7, 2005
March 4, 2005 -- More than a quarter-million jobs were created last month, confirming that the economy is growing at a robust pace. <... Read story
Business Checking Reform Moves Ahead
By Priya Ganapati | May 2, 2005
May 3, 2005 --The House Financial Services Committee passed a bill last Wednesday that would allow small businesses to earn interest on th... Read story
Number of Health Savings Accounts Increases
By Allen P. Roberts Jr. | May 18, 2005
May 18, 2005 --A recent study shows that employers are offering more healthcare options, and their employees are taking advantage of the o... Read story
Mental Health Parity Legislation Considered by States
By Priya Ganapati | May 11, 2005
May 11, 2005 --As mental health parity legislation gathers speed, small businesses are likely to be the worst affected. Twenty-thre... Read story
Minorities Faced Restrictions to Capital, Says Report
By Priya Ganapati | May 24, 2005
May 24, 2005 --Minority small business owners, especially African-American and Hispanic owners, have faced restrictions in getting access ... Read story
NFIB Appoints New Director of House Lobbying Team
By Matthew Phan | Jun 8, 2005
June 9, 2005 --A lobbyist who has successfully pushed issues of tort reform on behalf of small businesses has been named director of feder... Read story
Many Small Businesses Expect Summer Sales to Heat Up
By Darren Dahl | Jun 1, 2005
June 2, 2005 --If you listen to small business owners, the summer of 2005 is going to be a hot one -- at least when it comes to their cash... Read story
Small Businesses Turn Bullish In May
By Max Chafkin | Jun 13, 2005
June 17, 2005 --Small business owners are finally feeling better after five straight months of declining optimism, the National Federation... Read story
Attempts To Help Amid The Chaos
By Angus Loten | Sep 1, 2005
September 1, 2005 --Sounding haggard, Jim Brown is still waiting to hear from a shrimp farmer in Bayou La Batre, Ala. When Read story
Finding Workers Getting Tougher
By Daniel Del'Re | Aug 29, 2005
August 29, 2005 On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 the previous week, data tha... Read story
Employment Flat in August
By Daniel Del'Re | Sep 2, 2005
Sept. 2, 2005 --Few jobs were gained and lost in the general economy in August, but many small businesses were definitely hiring. ... Read story
Producer Price Index Inches Upward
By Angus Loten | Sep 14, 2005
September 14, 2005 --High energy costs pushed overall producer prices up by 0.6% last month, a slower rise in inflation than analysts fear... Read story
Retail Sales Down for August
By Angus Loten | Sep 14, 2005
September 15, 2005 --Retail sales plummeted by 2.1% last month, dragged down by slumping auto sales, the Commerce Department reported Wedn... Read story
Prices Shot Up In September
By Angus Loten | Oct 14, 2005
Oct. 14, 2005 --Inflation surged in September by the sharpest rise in 25 years, as back-to-back storms and high energy costs continued to ... Read story
Prices Shot Up In September
By Angus Loten | Oct 14, 2005
Oct. 14, 2005 --Inflation surged in September by the sharpest rise in 25 years, as back-to-back storms and high energy costs continued to ... Read story
Producer Prices Jump in September
By Angus Loten | Oct 18, 2005
Oct. 18, 2005 --Producer prices shot up last month by the sharpest increase in 15 years, as Hurricane Katrina and record-high energy costs... Read story
Rising Energy Costs Hit Manufacturers
By Angus Loten | Nov 3, 2005
Nov. 3, 2005 --Activity in the nation's manufacturing sector dipped slightly in October, as firms struggled with higher prices for energy ... Read story
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