Small business news from around the web: Jan. 21 – 25, 2019

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting small business news items from around the web.

Small business optimism showing early signs of slippage

The fears of a slowing economy that sent stocks falling the past few months may be spreading to small business owners who have been quite optimistic in recent years.

3 legal challenges your small business might face

While there are several factors that could hurt your small business, there are some that are more common. Here are three of the most frequent threats that entrepreneurs deal with, and how to mitigate the impact of these threats.

6 tips to finding and hiring freelancers for your small business

When you run a business, you may not need (or be able to afford) a full-time staff, and that’s where hiring outside help is such a boon. Here are tips to help you ensure that you hire the best freelancers for your needs.

Tech Stories - The best smart home devices of CES 2019

If CES is any indication, 2019 is the year that all of the rooms in your home get smart. From mirrors with Google Assistant to toilets with Amazon Alexa, check out our favorite finds from the show.