Optimism hits record low, and small business owners blame the current political climate for declining economic conditions, according to the NFIB. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist of the NFIB, reports most small business owners expect business conditions to worsen in the near future. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist at National Federation of Independent Business, reports a negligible increase in small business optimism, indicating that sector is still uncertain about the future... » More

Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist at National Federation of Independent Business, reports optimism among small business owners moves higher, but remains negative and well below the 42-year average. » More

NFIB's April 2016 Index of Small Business Optimism shows that small business owners not expanding due to political climate. » More

The March 2016 NFIB Survey of Small Business Optimism shows that small business owners are very pessimistic about the economy due to weak sales and bad government policy, which has stifled economic... » More

NFIB survey shows small business owners treading water with expected business conditions very negative. » More

NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg reports Small Business Optimism Survey for January 2016 shows small business owners wary of future economic conditions. » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the December 2015 Index of Small Business Optimism remains flat with small business owners divided on sales outlook and business conditions. » More

During this holiday season, small business owners are finding little to be hopeful or optimistic about including the economy in the New Year. » More