Small businesses are gloomy about their future, with an index of future expectations plunging to a 48-year record low. The top concerns: Inflation and worker shortages. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index stood at 93.2 in April. The net share of owners expecting better business conditions in the […]
GrowBiz is a blog created by the Florida SBDC at FIU, the small business development center within Florida International University’s College of Business. The center’s team of business experts works one-on-one with about 1,000 entrepreneurs and business owners each year by providing confidential, no-cost consulting. The center’s mission is to help South Florida businesses grow and succeed. If you own a business in Miami-Dade or Monroe County with 3 or more employees, or are launching a scalable venture, the Florida SBDC at FIU is ready to help you successfully navigate the obstacles that often hinder business growth.