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

Small business owners are not celebrating the anniversary of the so-called "Affordable Care Act." They're still waiting for the "affordable" part. » More

Going into the summer of 2010, we were assured that Barack Obama and Joe Biden would be out selling it as "Recovery Summer." That is not what happened, according to Rich Galen. » More

What's going on in the realm of immigration reform? Rich Galen shares the latest news about Arizona's new immigration law. » More

The new health care law offers a lot for everyone to worry about. Consumers need to be concerned about the accelerating costs that come with more government regulations, mandates and spending in he... » More

The U.S. relies on entrepreneurship and small business to drive our economy and job creation forward. If President Obama's tax agenda is made law, it will serve as additional governmental drags on ... » More

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