Small Business Optimism Rises in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.7 points in July, with more respondents reporting better business conditions and a better time to expand as the greatest contributors to the increase.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Discusses Small Business Optimism on NYSE Live
Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined to discuss small business optimism and the state of the Main Street economy.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Rises
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98.
Expert Analysis on the Status of the Small Business Economy
Forbes articles by NFIB expert highlight the state of the economy through the lens of NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends report and cover what the data means.
NFIB Jobs Report: July Job Openings Hit Lowest Levels Since 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2025) – NFIB’s July jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in July, down three points from June and the lowest level since December 2020, though still well above the monthly historical average of
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.