How Do You Stay Optimistic Despite Concerns About Trade Disputes and a Slowing Global Economy?

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The latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey finds continuing labor shortage and higher pay for workers.  Small businesses are hiring but still struggling to find help—even as they raise wages.

How do they stay optimistic despite concerns about trade disputes and a slowing global economy? A separate NFIB survey out this week suggests it has a lot to do with the positive impact of the 2017 Trump tax reforms.  Really?

Let's take a look at one person's opinion piece -- keep an open mind and draw your own conclusions.

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