Good news for small business owners! According the the Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) rose for the second consecutive month this past October. The index currently is at 90.2. The net percentage of business owners who expect better business rose by 6 points as well!
Unfortunately, according to the NFIB, these measurements are still lower than they were last year. Mike Durant, NFIB New York State Director, states, "Until consumers have more money in their pockets, and until businesses and taxpayers across the board feel a little more confidence, we’re not going to see significant [index] gains."
Check out the full article from the Central New York Business Journal.
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