Small Business Owners Pessimistic About the Economy, Poll Shows

Small business owners are pessimistic about the future of the economy, according to a new poll.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released the polling data Tuesday, which shows that the group’s “Small Businesses Optimism Index” decreased slightly in November to 90.1, its 23rd straight month below the historical average of small business optimism.

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Small Business Owners Remain Pessimistic About the Economy

Small businesses have ongoing concerns about the health of the economy, a newly released survey shows.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released survey results Tuesday showing that their July polling of small business owners found they are less optimistic about the economy than the historical average.

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Arizona Small Business Owners Struggle to Find Qualified Employees

The month of May reported record-high job openings among small businesses, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

According to the NFIB’s May report, 44% of small business owners reported they struggled with filling open positions. Though that number is down by 1% since April, it still remains 20% higher than the 49-year average rating.

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Small Businesses Struggle to Fill Job Openings, Report Finds

A newly released survey of small businesses shows that nearly half are having trouble filling job openings.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released the survey, which found that 44% of small business owners report being unable to fill current job openings, a full 20 points higher than the average reading over the last 49 years.

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Small Businesses Are Less Optimistic About the Future, Survey Finds

Small businesses are less optimistic about the future, a newly released survey shows.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released survey results showing their small business optimism index decreased in March, “marking the 15th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.”

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