NFIB Optimism Index Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist

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

StaffNovember 13, 2024

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

StaffMay 15, 2024

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

StaffJune 14, 2023

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

StaffMay 10, 2023

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

StaffDecember 14, 2022

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

StaffJune 15, 2022