NFIB Weekly News
New NFIB Survey: Small Business Optimism Improves in Industry-Specific Report (09/04/2024)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 4, 2024) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.
“Small business optimism showed signs of improving over the last few months. While conditions remain tough overall, owners report feeling positive about the future of the economy, especially in the construction sector,” said Holly Wade, Executive Director of NFIB’s Research Center. “While this increase is certainly a positive sign, reports of hiring challenges, low sales, and increasing cost pressures remain significant concerns for small businesses in every industry.”
Read the statement here