Is Your Business Insured for the Loss It Is Most Likely to Face?
When business owners think about disaster risk, most picture damage to their building or property. But a recent Federal Reserve Banks analysis suggests that lost revenue is the more common consequence, and that business interruption insurance, designed to protect...
The Margin Squeeze Continues: Is Your Business Financially Prepared?
In the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Q3 2026 Small Business Index published at the end of September, 71% of owners rate their business health as good, and 72% are comfortable with their cash flow. Small business owners are not describing weak businesses. At the same...
A Steady Signal Still Needs a Ready Borrower
In the current environment, small business owners are making financing decisions amid economic uncertainty and rising costs. That gives the theme of the 78th International Credit Union Day® on Thursday, October 15, 2026, a practical meaning: “Cooperative...
Small Business Expansion: Interest Rates Aren’t What’s Holding You Back
In June, we observed small businesses pulling back on capital expenditures. The latest NFIB Small Business Economic Trends, a monthly national survey of owners, provides additional insight into this slowdown and what it means for small business expansion. NFIB asks...