NFIB Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist

Expansion plans lessened alongside expectations for business conditions, labor quality and inflation remain top concerns.

October 14

NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages

June 11

Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty

April 15

Latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise

March 11

NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September

October 15

NFIB Survey: Small businesses remain optimistic, but uncertainty rising on Main Street

February 12

Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise

December 6

Small business optimism dips in August

September 11

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street compensation plans fall as labor costs grow

August 2

Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012

April 10

Poll: Inflation returns as top problem on Main Street

January 10

Report: Small business owners pessimistic about future business conditions

December 13