Why doesn’t Washington get out of our way?
Political and economic uncertainty are still inhibiting business growth. NFIB’s Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report although capital spending is slightly up and banks are ready to lend, businesses are still not borrowing money because they don't see opportunity.
More interviews with Bill Dunkelberg
Dunkelberg weighs in on the economic future
NFIB Index: Hiring plans and inflation are both up
NFIB Index: Optimism and pessimism
NFIB Index: Most small businesses still don’t need to borrow money
NFIB Index: Ten million still unemployed and jobs going unfilled
Articles by Bill Dunkelberg
December 2023 Report: Inflation Returns as Top Business Problem on Main Street
According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, "Inflation and labor quality have consistently been a tough complication for small business owners, and they are not convinced that it will get be...
November 2023 Report: Small Business Owners Pessimistic About Future Business Conditions
According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, small business owners are still having issues finding workers to fill vacancies, plus inflation continues to be a concern.
October 2023 Report: Inflation And Labor Struggles Continue To Hinder Small Businesses
NFIB is celebrating 50 years of the Small Business Economic Trends survey, but small business owners are not feeling optimistic in the current economic environment.
September 2023 Report: Small Business Optimism Dips in September as Inflation Remains Top Problem
According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, small business owners remain pessimistic about the future regarding the economy, citing inflation as the top problem.
August 2023 Report: Prices Rising Slightly on Main Street as Inflation Remains a Top Business Problem
According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelbert, small business owners are discouraged about future sales growth and business conditions. Inflation and worker shortages remain the biggest challen...