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.
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.