The NFIB research shows seven of ten index components increased in August. Uncertainty Index also increased. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2, a reading slightly above the historical 46-year average. Seven of the 10 Index components improved, two declined, and one was unchanged. The NFIB […]
Small Business Optimism Declined in April
The NFIB index continues its two month slide in wake of pandemic. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business optimism index took another dive in April, falling 5.5 points to 90.9, with owners expressing certainty the economy will weaken in the near-term, but expecting it to improve over the next six months. The […]
NFIB Urges SBA to Make Changes in PPP Loan Program to Benefit Small Businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) made several recommendations to the United States Small Business Administration and United States Department of the Treasury to ensure that the Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans work as Congress intended for small businesses. In a letter to the Treasury Department and the Small Business Association this week, NFIB […]
Small Business Owners Remained Optimistic in February
NFIB Optimism Index showed small businesses were thriving but NFIB Research Center continues monitoring coronavirus impact. Small business owners expressed slightly higher levels of optimism in February with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index moving up 0.2 points to 104.5, a reading among the top 10 percent in the 46-year history of […]
Small Business Optimism Spikes Higher in November
Report sees largest increase in owners who expect better business conditions in more than a year. National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018, rising 2.3 points to 104.7 in November. The exceptional Optimism Index reading was bolstered by seven of the 10 Index components […]
Small Business Optimism Index Increased in October
Eight of 10 components improved in monthly NFIB study. The small business half of the economy continued its remarkable economic streak, posting a 0.6 point gain in the October National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index. The 102.4 reading was buoyed by eight of the 10 Index components advancing, as talk of a recession […]
Small Business Optimism Down 1.3 Points in September
Optimism remains near historic high levels. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business Optimism Index maintained a historically solid reading, but took a dip in September, falling 1.3 points to 101.8. September’s figure falls within the top 20% of all readings in the Index’s 46-year history. The survey shows no sign of a […]
Small Business Optimism Index Declined Slightly in August
Predictions of looming recession weigh on outlook. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.6 points to 103.1, remaining within the top 15 percent of readings. Overall, August was a good month for small business. However, optimism slipped because fewer owners said they expect better business conditions and real sales […]
Small Business Optimism Index Increased in July
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index defied expectations with increase. Optimism among small business owners bounced back in July as expectations for business conditions, real sales, and expansion made solid gains. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 104.7, with seven of 10 components advancing, two falling, […]
Small Business Optimism Index Increased in May
According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business survey, small business owners’ expectations for sales, business conditions, and expansion all rose in May. Small business optimism eclipsed pre-government shutdown levels, increasing 1.5 points to 105.0 in May. Six components in the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index improved, three were […]