<p><strong>NFIB optimism index inches up in October as more owners expect better sales and say it&rsquo;s a good time to expand.</strong ...</["strong"]></["p"]> » More

NFIBs Bill Dunkelberg reports small business owners across the country are less enthusiastic about the economy now than they were in August, even though the overall numbers still remain high by his... » More

According to Bill Dunkelberg at NFIB, in spite of Washington it appears that small business optimism is holding at record levels because of private sector activity on Main Street. » More

<p><strong>Job openings and plans to create new jobs lead monthly NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism</strong></p> <p>The Index of Small ...</["p"]> » More

Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist at NFIB, reports even though small business optimism fell in June, it's still sustaining the surge in optimism that began after last year's election. » More

Overall job creation among small businesses edged higher in May, powered mainly by stronger hiring plans and job openings, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB... » More

Small business optimism index hovers near record levels, but expectations for future business conditions plunge after Congress fumbles Obamacare repeal. » More

Small business optimism has not faded much and there is growing evidence that this optimism is being translated into more spending and hiring, although not at explosive rates. » More

Smarter people than I are forecasting a Wall Street correction if, for example, there’s no tax reform this year. My concern is having already clipped its coupons on the post-election exuberance, a ... » More

According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist, althoughsmall business optimism remains near record highs, a shortage of qualified workers is stunting hiring activity in this sector. » More