Small Business Optimism Index

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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Small Business Optimism Declines in July
The Economy

Small Business Optimism Declines in July

“Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the economy and expect a slowdown in job creation."
By Matthew Heller | August 10, 2021
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Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’
The Economy

Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’

A closely-watched survey found small business optimism over the economy rebounded last month after a record plunge in March.
By Matthew Heller | June 9, 2020
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