NFIB's Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the Small Business Optimism Index is the lowest since 1979, due to continuing inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, and predicts r... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, “Inflation and worker shortages continue to be the hardest challenges facing small business owners. But even with these challenges, owners are still se... » More

NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg reports, “The small business economy is still recovering from the pandemic while inflation continues to be a serious problem for owners across the nation.” » More

As reported in NFIB's Survey of Small Business Optimism, small business owners "continue to manage historic inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions." » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, "As inflation continues to dominate business decisions, small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions have reached a new low. The ... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, "Inflation continues to outpace compensation which has reduced real incomes across the nation. Small business owners remain very pessimistic about... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, small business owners are struggling to deal with inflation pressures and are pessimistic about the next six months. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIBs Chief Economist, reports inflation is now the most important business problem small businesses face. Coupled with staffing shortages and supply chain issues, small businesses... » More

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NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages continue to be a problem for small businesses. » More