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Small Business Optimism Dips in September as Inflation Remains Top Problem

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 10, 2023) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased half of a point in September to 90.8. September’s reading marks the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important probl

NFIB California Main Street Minute, October 9-13

Welcome to the October 9-13 edition of the Main Street Minute from your small-business-advocacy team in Sacramento.
Yesterday’s Games Not the Only Passing and Blocking Going On

Gov. Gavin Newsom spent a good part of his Sunday (October 8) signing or vetoing bills, two of which were on NFIB’s b

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