NFIB

Small Business Optimism Slips 2 Points
Growth Companies

Small Business Optimism Slips 2 Points

SMB owners reported lower profits in the last quarter and expect real sales volumes to fall in the first half of 2023, found the NFIB's survey.
By Vincent Ryan | January 11, 2023
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Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses
Staffing

Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses

More than 60% of small business owners are finding few or no qualified applicants for job openings, according to the NFIB.
By Vincent Ryan | October 18, 2021
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Jobs Report Tops Analysts’ Estimates
Training

Jobs Report Tops Analysts’ Estimates

The labor market showed renewed strength in June, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 222,000 jobs.
By William Sprouse | July 7, 2017
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Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism
The Economy

Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism

"Small business owners are deeply uncertain about the future, and that is affecting their decisions,” the NFIB says.
By Matthew Heller | October 12, 2016
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Small Business Optimism: ‘No Real Enthusiasm’
Hiring

Small Business Optimism: ‘No Real Enthusiasm’

The NFIB's Index of Small Business Optimism rose just two-tenths of a percentage point in May to 93.8.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 14, 2016
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Small Businesses Optimism Sags
Staffing

Small Businesses Optimism Sags

Although still hiring and spending, small businesses have lower expectations about growth in real sales.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 9, 2016
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Small-Business Confidence Drops Sharply
The Economy

Small-Business Confidence Drops Sharply

NFIB optimism index falls four points, "a disappointing sign that economic growth on Main Street is not set for a strong second half," says Bill Dunkelberg.
By Matthew Heller | July 14, 2015
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Small Business Optimism Up
The Economy

Small Business Optimism Up

But solid economic growth likely to be elusive this year, says NFIB chief economist William Dunkelberg.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 12, 2015
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Small Businesses Expanding But Skeptical
The Economy

Small Businesses Expanding But Skeptical

Optimism among small business owners is high, but many don't expect business conditions to get any better in the next six months.
By Matthew Heller | November 11, 2014
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