Small Business By the Numbers Podcast
Small Business by the Numbers is the NFIB Research Center podcast where we discuss everything related to the small business economy. Co-hosts Holly Wade, the Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis, will discuss data, stories, and the economic conditions affecting small businesses nationwide.
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Small Business Optimism Increased in November Data
Holiday shopping is underway, and small business optimism is increasing in NFIB’s recent Small Business Economic Trends data. Co-hosts Holly Wade, NFIB Research Center Executive Director, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis, explore causes for the increase in optimism, including positive news on sales, hiring, and compensation plans. They also discuss less encouraging data in the supply and pricing sphere, where inflation-related difficulties are increasing for small businesses. Learn more about the NFIB Research Center and get the full report.
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