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NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, “Uncertainty is high and rising on Main Street, and for many reasons, ...but remains well above where it was in the fall. Inflation remains a major pro...
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NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, “Hiring challenges continue to frustrate Main Street owners as they struggle to find qualified workers to fill their many open positions. Meanwhile, fe...
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NFIBs Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, reports, "Small business owners feel more certain and hopeful about the economic agenda of the new administration. Expectations for economic growth, lower in...
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According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, "The election results signal a major shift in economic policy, leading to a surge in optimism among small business owners. They are particularly ...
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Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist at NFIB, reports, "Although optimism is on the rise on Main Street, small business owners are still facing unprecedented economic adversity. Low sales, unfilled job...
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Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist at NFIB, reports, "Small business owners are feeling more uncertain than ever. Uncertainty makes owners hesitant to invest in capital spending and inventory, especi...
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Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist at NFIB, reports, "...for 29 consecutive months, small business owners have expressed historically low optimism and their views about future business conditions are...
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On Memorial Day, amidst picnics and other gatherings, we honor all who paid the ultimate price in service to this country – including small business owners and employees – in defense of our freedom...
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Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, reports, "Cost pressures remain the top issue for small business owners, including historically high levels of owners raising compensation to keep and attract...
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According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, “Small business optimism has reached the lowest level since 2012 as owners continue to manage numerous economic headwinds. Inflation has once aga...
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