Economy 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. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Economy 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. StaffJuly 7, 2023
Economy 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. StaffMay 10, 2023
Legislature 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. StaffApril 19, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in March Inflation and labor quality are the leading small business operating problems. StaffApril 12, 2023
Economy Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Economy NFIB: Small business job openings back up in January The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent. StaffFebruary 3, 2023
Economy Small business optimism drops, expectations for business conditions worsen Inflation remains the single most important business problem with 32 percent of owners reporting it as their top problem. StaffJanuary 11, 2023
Economy Small businesses say inflation, staffing continue to slow economic recovery The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses. StaffJanuary 4, 2023
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 2022