SMB Optimism Rises in May, “Finally at Normal Level”
Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.
Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says it supports Rep. Bob Goodlatte and his introduction of a bill that would reduce some regulatory hurdles for small businesses. The legislation is H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act.
Small business optimism increased in April, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The group's April index rose 1.8 points to a post-recession high of 95.2. The economy continues to perform modestly and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007. Seven Index components improved, one was unchanged and 2 fell.
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California Governor Gerry Brown Jr. joined with top leadership in the state's legislature on Wednesday to announce their support for a new bill that would raise the state's minimum wage.
Small-business optimism remained flat in August, dropping 0.1 points from July for a final reading of 94.0, showed NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends, a monthly survey of small business owners’ plans and opinions.
Small business optimism increased marginally in July.