Despite a Changing Economy, Recession Concerns, Small Business Owners Remain Confident | 2019
Some small business owners who plan to hire are competing for talent with their pocketbooks.
Economy
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Gallup: Americans More Pessimistic on Economy, Optimistic on Jobs | Jan 2019
Even among those who think the economy is getting worse, 48 percent think is a good time to find a quality job.
Small Business Optimism Dips Slightly, Still Strong in December | 2018
In real terms, Main Street remains very strong, setting record levels of hiring along the way, according to NFIB.
Research
A Pickup in October Retail Sales Bolsters Holiday Shopping Expectations | 2018
Retail sales in October were up 5.6 percent from the previous year
Trend
Small Businesses Are Selling for Record-High Prices | Q-3 2018
The pace and prices of buying, selling small businesses should hit another record high this year.
News
Small Business Optimism Hits Record High in 45-Year Old Tracking Survey | August 2018
NFIB’s 45-year old small business optimism index hit a record high in August.