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.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Declines in April
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 1.6 points in April to 95.8, the second consecutive month below the 51-year average of 98.
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.