NFIB Jobs Report: Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth
NFIB’s April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April.
Op-Ed Highlights Impact of Government Tax Policies on Small Business Economy
An opinion-editorial by NFIB’s Chief Economist discusses how government policies affect the small business economy. With tax hikes ahead, it’s critical that Congress makes the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
New Polling Shows Strong Support for the 20% Small Business Deduction
As Congress debates tax policy, new polling shows bipartisan American support for making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. State-specific reports demonstrate the impact a massive tax hike will have on communities nationwide.
Small Business Optimism Slips in March Research
Optimism fell as taxes ranked a top small business problem in the March Small Business Economic Trends Report. The Uncertainty Index decreased eight points from February’s second highest reading.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Discusses Latest SBET Findings on Bloomberg: The Close
NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Alix Steel and Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg: The Close to discuss the Small Business Optimism Index.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Slips
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, falling below the 51-year average of 98.
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Businesses Actively Hiring for Current Vacancies
NFIB’s March jobs report found that 40% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in March.
NFIB President Interviewed on the 20% Small Business Deduction
NFIB President Brad Close highlights how the 20% Small Business Deduction grows the economy, creates jobs, and why Congress should protect small businesses by making it permanent.
NFIB Survey Finds Optimism Declining and Uncertainty Rising for Small Business
NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends report shows uncertainty is rising and labor quality remains as a top problem for small businesses. NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index falls 2.1 points but remains above 51-year average.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Recedes in February
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7. The Uncertainty Index rose four points to 104.