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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Episode 5
January Small Business Data and New Employment Index
NFIB’s January Small Business Economic Trends report reveals a steady start to 2026 with a modestly positive outlook for small businesses. Podcast co-hosts Holly Wade, NFIB Research Center Executive Director, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis, discuss the highlights, changes, and optimism for small businesses as they navigate the new year. They also cover NFIB’s new Small Business Employment Index, which uses data collected over the past 40 years to measure the pulse of the small business jobs market. Current story: A balanced labor market.
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