Small businesses, big concerns

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Abstract: Last year, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) identified the top five concerns of borrowers, including health care and energy costs and uncertainty over economic conditions. What differentiates strong borrowers from questionable ones is that they acknowledge key risks and take steps to prevent or mitigate their adverse effects. This article describes some of those steps, while a sidebar notes that the survey’s next five concerns are tax-related.