National Federation of Independent Business

Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020

The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.

June 12, 2024

Report: Inflation continues to hinder small business operations

Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in their business.

May 15, 2024

Poll: Inflation returns as top problem on Main Street

Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.

January 10, 2024

Report: Small business owners pessimistic about future business conditions

Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months increased one point from October.

December 13, 2023

Survey: Inflation, labor remain top challenges for small businesses

Twenty-three percent of owners listed inflation as the single greatest problem.

October 11, 2023

Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.

July 12, 2023

Report: Finding qualified workers remains a challenge for small businesses

A net 22 percent of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.

July 7, 2023

Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business

Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent.

May 10, 2023

Sen. Clay Scofield earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious the National Federation of Independent Business bestows on legislators.

April 19, 2023