The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The uncertainty index rose 11 points to 103, the highest reading recorded. read more

OCT 10, 2024 - 6:13 am

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in June at 91.5, a one-point increase from last month. The last time the index was higher was in December of 2023 when it reached 91.9. read more

JUL 15, 2024 - 6:28 am

AICPA, NFIB, S-CORP and four other small business advocates issued a statement in response to the SBA’s lack guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program. read more

MAY 15, 2020 - 6:25 am

The NFIB Research Foundation’s Small Business Optimism Index reached a near all-time high for the month of July 2018, reflecting on-going trends in the business community. read more

AUG 27, 2018 - 7:05 am

According to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey, small business owners are showing unprecedented confidence in the economy as the optimism index continues at record high numbers. read more

MAR 14, 2018 - 6:48 am

The Small Business Optimism Index jumped two points to 106.9 in January and set a record with the number of small business owners saying “Now is a Good Time to Expand.” read more

FEB 14, 2018 - 7:22 am

The NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism fell to 93.9 in January, marking a 1.3 point drop from the reading in December. read more

FEB 9, 2016 - 6:35 am