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Small business is on a roll

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 10, 2018
The National Federation of Independent Business reports small-business optimism remains near a record high.
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Small business owners not totally clear on new tax law details

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 16, 2018
For now, they’re counting on customers to keep buying, according to a survey from the National Small Business Association. Click on the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Satisfied with Trump in rural Pennsylvania

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Feb 20, 2018
We check in with small business owners about changes they've seen with Trump as president.
Union City, Pennsylvania — population 3,300, is located in the rural outskirts of Erie.
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Someone probably owns most of the things you say

by Janet Nguyen and David Brancaccio
Feb 15, 2018
And that's a problem for people naming new businesses.
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Why does a latte cost $4?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Dec 25, 2017
We dug into the costs and profits behind your delicious frothy drink.
It's not just coffee and milk. 
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Not everyone may be on board with the GOP's tax plan, but small businesses love it

by David Brancaccio
Dec 12, 2017
The president of the National Federation of Independent Business says the last time the mood was this upbeat was right before the Reagan expansion.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks about tax reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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