Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in Latest Index
Labor shortage, quality still big issues with Main Street entrepreneurs nationally
Labor Quality the Top Issue for Main Street in Latest Report
Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October
Hawaii Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
How the Legislature and governor plan to fix the budget deficit is a big concern
Idaho Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Firms are still navigating a labor shortage and want to hire but are having difficulty
Montana Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Despite slipping, measurement still above its 52-year average
Indiana Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
New Hampshire Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Michigan Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
Ohio Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
“Despite a reduction in sales and profits, our small business members want to hire,” NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett said. “But finding qualified workers remains a real challenge. Thankfully, with the voters’ approval of Prop 9, Main Street Texans will see more than $500 million in tax savings annually, making it easier for them to contend with this tight labor market.”