The BLS reported that the U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%. Also in December, @NFIB’s jobs report found that a net 17% of small business owners plan to hire soon, and 33% have unfilled job openings.

#NFIB has a new a research-focused podcast that highlights small business data. Tune in to the latest #SmallBusinessRundown to hear from the Executive Director of the #NFIB Research center and learn more about what viewers can expect from Small Business by the Numbers! (rate

In November, CPI rose 0.2% over the past two months and 2.7% over the past year. @NFIB’s November SBET report found that a net 34% of small businesses have already raised prices, the highest reading since March 2023 and the largest monthly jump in the survey’s history.

.@WSJ reports: “The U.S. job market seemed to be evolving slowly from great to good, as a national worker shortage has become less acute and job openings a little less plentiful. But the latest monthly employment report from the National Federation of Independent Business finds

A @Bloomberg discussion on the challenges facing #smallbusinesses nationwide featured #NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade. Watch here: https://t.co/llxZPqimff

On Wednesday, the Fed announced it would cut rates by a quarter point. Also this week, @NFIB released its November SBET survey, which found that the average interest rate on short-term loans fell to 7.9%, the lowest level since May 2023.

NEW DATA: The November #NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey found that Small Business Optimism rose slightly last month to 99. While optimism increased, small business owners still report frustration over labor quality issues. Learn more from the report:

NEW DATA: Today, the NFIB Research Center released its November Jobs Report which found that #smallbusiness owners continue to search for qualified applicants and more plan to create new jobs. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%. More from the

“The NFIB found that 27% of small business owners mentioned labor quality as their single most important problem, up nine points from September and the highest level since November 2021. The quality of labor supply ranked as the top issue facing small businesses,” reports

NEW PODCAST: Tune in to the first episode of Small Business by the Numbers! The new #NFIB research podcast highlights data-driven insights that impact Main Street. Learn more from #NFIB research experts Holly Wade and Peter Hansen as they analyze the latest #NFIB Small Business

NEW DATA: Small Business Uncertainty eased last month. The index fell 12 points from September making it the lowest reading of this year. More from the report: https://t.co/HyHmhQRxpf

NFIB’s Small Business and Technology survey is cited in an article on AI and small business: “A June 2025 survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that just 48% of solopreneurs and 58% of businesses with one to nine employees were familiar with

NEW EPISODE: #NFIB experts Beth Milito and Holly Wade join the #SmallBusinessRundown to discuss best practices for navigating a tight labor market. (rate and review) https://t.co/auqJfMP0vV

NEW DATA: Small Business Optimism is down in September according to the latest #NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey. The index declined last month to 98.8. Learn more from the survey: https://t.co/a62tWvSjOs

.@WSJ reports: “Worker shortages continue to limit employment gains, and the shortages may be getting worse. But U.S. owners of small firms are still planning for growth in a resilient economy." Read on: https://t.co/3ay2yJR0Th

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#NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg penned an op-ed published in @Forbes on competition in the #smallbusiness sector. Read it here: https://t.co/shaEdjkdVf

“The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 point to 100.8 last month. The share of business owners expecting higher sales rose six points to 12%,” reports @Reuters. Read more: https://t.co/2c3sM5hjo9

In August, CPI rose 2.9% over the past 12 months and 0.4% over the month. @NFIB’s August SBET report found that a net 26% of small business owners plan to raise prices, and a net 21% have already raised prices.

NEW DATA: Small Business Optimism continues to climb, rising to 100.8 in August. The #NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey found the index rose nearly three points above the 52-year average. Learn more from the report: https://t.co/iNQOkiYSL4