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Small Business Optimism Up in July

August 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation continues to plague small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25% reporting […]

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Small Business Optimism Increased in January as Inflation Eases Slightly

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners have a negative outlook expecting better business conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 points in January to 90.3, remaining below the 49-year average of 98. Down six points from last month, 26% of owners reported inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business. […]

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Small Business Optimism Declined in June

July 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Expectations of future conditions hit all-time low. Owners reporting inflation as biggest business problem highest since 1980. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the […]

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Small Business Optimism Index Slightly Down in May

June 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Small business owner expectations for the future at a record low in survey’s 48-year history. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased four points […]

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Small Business Optimism Index Unchanged in April

May 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Expectations for better business conditions at record, 48-year low. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB0 Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged in April, remaining at 93.2 and the fourth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased one point to a […]

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Small Business Optimism Index Declined in March

April 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation overtakes labor quality as top problem for small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index decreased in March by 2.4 points to 93.2, the third consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business, […]

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Small Business Owner Optimism Down in January

February 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation reported as biggest problem, highest since 1981. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in January to 97.1, down 1.8 points from December. Inflation remains a problem for small businesses as 22% of owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem, unchanged from December when […]

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Small Business Owners Reporting Inflation as Biggest Problem Highest Since 1981

January 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Percentage of those citing inflation has jumped 20 points since the beginning of 2021. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in December to 98.9, up 0.5 points from November. Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem encountered in operating their business. Price raising activities have […]

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Small Business Optimism Up Slightly in November

December 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

A net 59% of small business owners increased prices, the highest level since 1979. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in November by 0.2 points to 98.4. Four of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and two were unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased four points to 63. “As the end of […]

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Small Business Optimism Slips in September

October 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Labor shortages and inflation impact business operations. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index decreased one point in September to 99.1. Three of the 10 Index components improved, five declined, and two were unchanged. “Small business owners are doing their best to meet the needs of customers, but are unable to […]

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