Today’s release of NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index, showed minor improvement in some categories but within a backdrop of a record 51-year high in uncertainty.
Today’s release of NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index, showed minor improvement in some categories.
NFIB SBET Report, also known as the Optimism Index, showed minor improvement in some categories but within a backdrop of a record 51-year high in uncertainty.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points to 110, the highest reading recorded. A seasonally adjusted net negative 20% of small business owners reported hig
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7.
NFIB California Main Street Minute, November 11-15
Despite this uptrend in October, total FY25 sales tax receipts remain $120 million behind collections through October in FY24.
Now that the election is over, it is time to give certainty to small businesses and their employees. NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher is calling on the Michigan Legislature to make changes to the paid sick leave and minimum wage laws that will take effect in February 2025 due to a Michigan Supreme Court decision in July.
NFIB announced a new advertising campaign featuring television and digital ads urging Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
NFIB’s October jobs report found 35% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October, up one point from September’s lowest reading since January 2021. Labor Quality remains a top operating problem at 20%.
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