Investors and job creators of all shapes and sizes are all dressed up, looking for a place to go. We’re thinking economic expansion, but unfortunately, what happens next is not up to us. » More

The recent growth in small business optimism looks similar to the surge in the Index in 1983, which was followed by years of economic prosperity. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist of the NFIB, reports in December 2016, small business optimism rocketed to its highest level since 2004, with high numbers expecting better business conditions. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB reports the Index of Small Business Optimism made a substantial gain in November to just above the 42-year average. » More

The fourth quarter of 2016 looks to be weaker as prospects for a “civil” relationship between the Democrats and the Republicans fade regardless of who wins the election. » More

NFIB reports small business owners marginally more optimistic, but won't be hiring or building inventories until something changes in Washington. » More

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

Jim Blasingame writes an open letter to President Obama disagreeing with the President's statements that the US economy is not only doing well, but Americans are better off than when he took office. » More