According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelbert, small business owners are discouraged about future sales growth and business conditions. Inflation and worker shortages remain the biggest challen... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, “Inflation has eased slightly on Main Street, but difficulty hiring remains a top business concern.” » More

According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, "Halfway through the year, small business owners remain very pessimistic about future business conditions and their sales prospects." » More

As reported by Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, “Optimism is not improving on Main Street as more owners struggle with finding qualified workers for their open positions. Inflation remains a ... » More

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, reports, "Small busnenss owners are cynical about future economic conditions. Hiring plans fell to their lowest level since May 2020, but strong consumer spen... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, "Small business owners remain doubtful that business conditions will get better in the coming months." » More

Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist of NFIB reports, "While inflation is starting to ease for small businesses, owners remain cynical about future business conditions and have a negative outlook on th... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, "small business owners are not optimistic about 2023 as sales and business conditions are expected to deteriorate." » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, "Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages continue to limit the ability of many small businesses to meet the demand for their products ... » More

NFIB's Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the Small Business Optimism Index is the lowest since 1979, due to continuing inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, and predicts r... » More