According to Small Business Trends, businesses are still struggling to find quality labor. 

Labor quality remains a significant challenge for small business owners, with 23% citing it as their top operating issue, according to the NFIB’s monthly jobs report.

Local advertising is important for small businesses, reports Business Insider. 

The Little Rock, Arkansas-based florist Tipton & Hurst has been in business for 137 years and has enjoyed steady popularity within the community. 

Small businesses are beginning to feel the credit crunch, reports Forbes. 

The big question going into this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell would announce a continuation of interest rate increases.