Small Business Data Refute Any Near-Term Recession
The initial GDP reading came out July 30. The economy is solid, albeit moving at a slower pace – a recession does not appear imminent.
NFIB Expert Urges Congress to Reform Credit Card Swipe Fees
In an opinion piece written for Small Business Xchange, Andrea McGee, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, explains how growing credit card swipe fees are impacting small businesses and what Congress can do.
Small Business Optimism Remains Steady but Still Above Average in June
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 0.2 of a point in June with inventory satisfaction as the biggest contributor to the slight drop in the index. It remains above the 51-year average of 98.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Steady in June
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index edged down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.
NFIB Survey Sheds Light on New Technologies for Small Business
NFIB’s Small Business and Technology Survey shows how small businesses are incorporating new technologies to keep up with rapidly evolving industries and technology’s influence on competitiveness in the marketplace.
NEW NFIB REPORT: How Small Businesses Incorporate Tech and AI Advancements
Small Business Optimism Above Average in May
Optimism is up three points in May, with expected business conditions and sales as the greatest contributors in boosting the index above the 51-year average of 98.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Increases in May
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by three points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Labor Market Weakened In May
NFIB’s May jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April.
Finding Qualified Workers Remains a Challenge for Small Business Owners
NFIB’s April jobs report found that labor quality remains a challenge for small businesses, while small business owners who are trying to hire increased three points from March.