According to the NFIB report, demand for workers remains a constraint for growth. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index remained basically unchanged in December, drifting down 0.4 points to 104.4.. Unfilled jobs and the lack of qualified applicants continue to be a primary driver, with job openings setting a record […]
Small Business Optimism Marks Two Years of Historic Readings
National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index though down 0.5 points, continues to remain at high levels. Small business optimism continued its two-year streak of record highs, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index October reading of 107.4, down 0.5 points from September. Overall, small businesses continue to support […]
Small Business Optimism Continues Historic Trend in September
National Federation of Independent Business Index records third highest reading last month. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index continued its historic 23-month positive trend, with a reading of 107.9 in September, the third highest reading in the survey’s 45-year history. In the small business half of the economy, 2018 has […]
Small Business Optimism Shatters Record Previously Set 35 Years Ago
Expectations translating to growth, profits, and jobs according to National Federation of Independent Business’ leading indicator survey. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index soared to 108.8 in August, a new record in the survey’s 45-year history, topping the July 1983 high-water mark of 108. The record-breaking figure is driven by […]
Small Business Optimism Remains Historically High as Sales and Profits Maintain Strength
While down in June compared to May, the index remains at sixth highest historic level. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index posted its sixth highest reading in survey history for the month of June, at 107.2, down 0.6 from May. Since December 2016, the Index has averaged an unprecedented 105.4, […]
Small Business Optimism Index Soars
Continuing its historic run, the NFIB Index hit several records in May. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased in May to the second highest level in the NFIB survey’s 45-year history. The index rose to 107.8, a three-point gain, with small businesses reporting high numbers in several key areas […]
Record Level of Small Businesses Experiencing Profit Growth
Reports of improved earnings reach highest levels in 45-year history of NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index sustained record-high levels increasing to 104.8 in April, driven by reports of improved profits, the highest in the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey’s 45-year history. Additionally, […]
Small Business Optimism Reaches 16th Consecutive Month of Historically High Readings
Taxes received the fewest votes since 1982 as top problem for business owners The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business optimism index reached its 16th consecutive month in the top five percent of 45 years of survey readings, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey. The 104.7 March reading, down from […]
Small Business Optimism Increased in February
Optimism, capital spending, compensation, job creation – all up, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey Small business owners are showing unprecedented confidence in the economy as the optimism index continues at record high numbers, rising to 107.6 in February, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey. The historically high numbers […]
NFIB Reports Record Number of Small Business Owners Say it is Good Time to Expand
Expansion reading sets a 45-year high in the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index jumped two points to 106.9 in January and set a record with the number of small business owners saying Now Is a Good Time to Expand, according to NFIB’s […]