Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism, which shows seven of the 10 March indicators were up over the previous month.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism findings with the polling Jim does, both showing that the greatest challenge for business owners is finding qualified employees to work.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism that shows a reluctance to commit capital investment right now, likely owing to uncertainty about the near-term economic conditions.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index which rose slightly over January due to an increase in job openings, but ironically with a corresponding lack of qualified workers for many of those openings.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the main driver of the Index last month, which was job opening growth, but could that point to a systemic condition due to lack of qualified candidates that holds back the economy.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the record level of consumer cash currently idle, and will the release of those deposits create an unprecedented economic boom.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism which shows that the sentiment is improving, including growth in hiring and earnings.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism which indicates an increase in capital spending, plus they want another round of PPP funds, and more clarity on forgiveness.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses are dealing with the reemerging from the shortest recession caused by the pandemic, and how they’re preparing for next year.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the overall upward trend in small business sentiment, but with a number of troubling aspects that need more time.