NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to Small Business Employment Index Increase
NFIB’s Logan Shine explains what the Index means for Iowa small businesses
NFIB Illinois State Director Reacts to Small Business Employment Index Increase
NFIB’s Noah Finley explains what the Index means for Illinois small businesses
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Ticks Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, an
Data Shows Impact of Energy Costs on Small Business
NFIB’s recent survey shows how rising energy costs are affecting small businesses’ ability to hire, retain talent, and grow.
New NFIB Survey Shows Rise in Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for
READ: Texas’ Main Street Sector More Optimistic Than the Rest of U.S., Report Finds
The Dallas Morning News highlights findings from NFIB Research Center’s new state-specific report
NEW NFIB REPORT: How Energy Costs Impact Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business operation
Small Business Optimism Remains Steadily Above Historical Average
The January Small Business Economic Trends report includes the new NFIB Small Business Employment Index. Learn more about the new data and 2026 outlook for small businesses.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial chan
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) – NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula