Sentences with phrase «business optimism remains»

In fact, in its latest report the National Federation of Independent Business confirms that small - business optimism remains relatively low.

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Optimism among small business owners has also remained around the 70 percent point since the beginning of this year — important to note since this group tends to act on its instinct.

And our optimism level — the percentage of small business owners who feel good about the economy — remains in the 60s (63 percent this month versus 67 percent last month).

Despite rising 0.3 points last month, the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index remains below its pre-recession average, mired in what the association's economists call its «recession range.»

Optimism remains high, but clouds are building and small business owners are concerned — and rightfully so.

«Small business optimism and overall confidence in the economy remains high, largely due to an increase in sales and revenues, which suggest demand is strong,» said Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo managing director and senior economist.

Small business optimism has remained elevated in 2018 as business owners look to capitalize on improved economic and market conditions.

Growth and confidence remain elusive for small firms Challenging domestic conditions, access to finance and weak consumer demand are taking their toll on the optimism of small firms according to the latest data from the «Voice of Small Business» Index, which shows confidence fell by 5.8 points.

But if green business optimism has been tested in 2017 it has remained intact, and not just for professional and psychological reasons.

Despite what most people would say was a disappointing 2013 for business in the oil and gas and resources and mining industries, optimism remains high for 2014 among employers, as noted in our 2014 Hays Salary Guide.