Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist reports that the end of the year outlook is not encouraging to small business owners as Washington proposes additional mandates and tax increases. Businesses a... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports small business owners are attempting to take advantage of current economic growth but remain pessimistic about business conditions in the near future, w... » More

NFIB Chief Economics Bill Dunkelberg reports, "Small business owners are doing their best to meet the needs of customers, but are unable to hire workers or receive the needed supplies and inventori... » More

"As the economy moves into the fourth quarter, small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of future business conditions,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “The biggest pr... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, “Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the economy and expect a slowdown in job creation. As owners look for qualified workers... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, “Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the economy and expect a slowdown in job creation. As owners look for qualified wo... » More

Small businesses optimism is rising as the economy opens up, yet a record number of employers continue to report that there are few or no qualified applicants for open positions as well as supply c... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, "Small business owners are struggling at record levels trying to get workers back in open positions, and are offering higher wages to try to reme... » More

NFIB reports the economy is definitely on a roller coaster of economic activity. Although the Small Business Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months, a record 44% of owne... » 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