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NFIB Optimism Index

Economy

Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist

Seasonally adjusted, a net 31 percent reported raising compensation, down one point from September.

November 13, 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

Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern

Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem.

June 14, 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

NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge

Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points.

December 14, 2022

Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low

Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation.

June 15, 2022