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Labor quality remains a top concern for business owners. According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 40% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October. The percent of small business...

As Arizona state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, I’m thankful for the Grand Canyon State’s small businesses. I’m thankful for their drive and stubbornness, their determination to keep the lights on and keep people working.

Inflation jitters have dominated the headlines over the past couple of years, yet consumers have kept spending. Economists are eager to learn if that changes as the current holiday shopping season shifts into high gear.

Chad Heinrich, the president and CEO of Arizonans for Affordable Health Coverage, commented on the impact of employer provided health coverage as the rate of unemployment declines.

After holding the longest session in state history at 204 days, the 56th Arizona State Legislature adjourned on Monday, July 31. While several of the bills introduced this past session would have impacted small businesses — some good, some bad — a few did not make it...

(The Center Square)— Arizona Rep. David Schweikert is looking to shake up federal tax policy for small business owners.

(The Center Square) – The month of May reported record-high job openings among small businesses, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

(The Center Square) – With nearly one in four small business owners (24%) pointing to inflation as their biggest issue, the National Federation of Independent Business reports optimism across the industry was again on the decline in Arizona last month, marking the...

Two proposals from state Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, that passed the Senate Finance Committee last week would give tax relief to businesses in this period of high inflation.

Both Senate bills, which have passed a second reading, are supported by the National Federation of Independent Business, a small business advocacy group.