NFIB

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

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

NFIB Jobs Report: Labor quality remains top concern for small business owners

Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased.

January 5, 2024

NFIB report: Tight labor market continues to hinder Main Street

Thirty-seven percent of owners have openings for skilled workers and 18 percent have openings for unskilled labor.

November 3, 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 declines in August as inflation drives costs higher

Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points.

September 13, 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

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

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