NFIB's April 2016 Index of Small Business Optimism shows that small business owners not expanding due to political climate. » More

The March 2016 NFIB Survey of Small Business Optimism shows that small business owners are very pessimistic about the economy due to weak sales and bad government policy, which has stifled economic... » More

NFIB survey shows small business owners treading water with expected business conditions very negative. » More

NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg reports Small Business Optimism Survey for January 2016 shows small business owners wary of future economic conditions. » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the December 2015 Index of Small Business Optimism remains flat with small business owners divided on sales outlook and business conditions. » More

During this holiday season, small business owners are finding little to be hopeful or optimistic about including the economy in the New Year. » More

Index of Small Business Optimism was unchanged in October, posting no change after a rise of only 0.2 points in September and a gain of only 0.5 points in August. » More

The Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in September, rising only 0.2 points, this after an August gain of only 0.5 points. » More

NFIB Chief Economist found optimism to be down in August. » More

BrainTrust Member Bill Dunkelberg says Small Business trends have taken a step forward in July's NFIB Report. » More