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

Brain Trust member Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of May. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more » More

Brain Trust member Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of May. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more » More

Brain Trust member Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of March. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more. » More

Brain Trust member Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of February. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more. » More