April/May

• Own – Smart Spending
  The best money they ever spent. 10 NFIB members on the investments that really paid off for their businesses. Plus, what didn’t work.
• Operate – Computing’s Next Steps
  A new crop of tools allows business owners to run more nimbly than ever. Essential tools to easily get to the cloud.
• Grow – Sales Focus: Industry Turnaround
  We dive deep into three popular sectors: retail, manufacturing and construction, to see how owners are reinventing and finding success.
• Election Insight – Karl Rove
• MyGuide – Small Business Transportation
  
  
  

June/July

• Own – Disaster Planning
  Member businesses that were affected by natural disasters. How to plan, whether it hits your building, employees or customers. Sidebar on getting involved as an emergency vendor.
• Operate – Workers’ Comp Focus
  Every small business should think about workers’ compensation. FAQs and a glossary.
• Grow – Sales Focus: Back from the Brink
  Members who saved their companies. Turnaround stories. Plus, common mistakes, business coach roles, handling overnight success.
• Election Insight – Herman Cain
• MyGuide – Small Business Communication
  

August/September

• Own – Healthcare Update
  Lawsuit Outcome: What happened and what the ruling(s) means for small business. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at NFIB’s lawsuit since 2010.
• Operate – Sales Focus: Pricing
  Pricing is one of a business’ most critical decisions. From handling low-cost competitors to the art of discounting, your guide to pricing.
• Grow – Small Business Saviors
  How small business could save the economy: Our policy wishlist for the next administration, including Summit coverage. Plus, hot issues taking hold in states across the country.
• Election Insight – TBD
• Special Section – Young Entrepreneur Foundation (3 pages)
• MyGuide –Financial Planning: You & Your Staff
  

October/November

• Own – Election Preview
  A look at the significant small business stakes in the upcoming election. The outlook for small business for the next four years.
• Operate – Small Business Banking
  When it’s time to change. Plus, build a relationship with your banker and bank alternatives (wrapping in real estate angle)
• Grow – Help Wanted?
  Small business owners often aren’t sure how many people they should hire and when. Our guide to one of your most difficult and important decisions.
• Election Insight – TBD
  
• MyGuide –Travel Guide
  

December/January

• Own – Election Look-Ahead
  Election results and analysis. Plus: Where is the small business economy headed? We talk with three economists.
• Operate – Workers' Comp Part 2
  Part 2 in a series. Steps to finding a workers’ comp program that works for your business. Plus, a history of worker’s comp.
• Grow – Sales Focus: Brand-building
  How to stand out. From your name to your logo, we look at small companies that built big brands. What does your brand say?
  
• MyGuide –Franchise Guide
  

Please note: This calendar includes only selected stories scheduled to appear in each issue.

All editorial schedules are subject to change.