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NFIB Attacks Government Mentality

Every month, Econintersect tries to pick through the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey to find bits of wisdom to convey. The remarkable part of the June 2011 is that it seems stuck in low gear.

Posted byDoug Short12 July 201112 July 2011Posted inBusiness News and AnalysisTags: Business News and Analysis, National Federation of Small Business, NFIB, small business1 Comment on NFIB Attacks Government Mentality

Small Business: No Reason to Expand

Excess capacity is the primary reason that small businesses are not expanding. Until consumers regain economic footing small business will not grow.

Posted bySteven Hansen14 June 201114 June 2011Posted inBusiness News and Analysis, Consumer SentimentTags: consumers, National Federation of Small Business, NFIB, small business

Consumer Sentiment Shocks to the Downside

In a stunning reversal from the recent improving trend, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index preliminary report for March came in at 68.2.

Posted byDoug Short11 March 201111 March 2011Posted inConsumer SentimentTags: Conference Board, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, National Federation of Small Business, NFIB, small business optimism, University of Michigan2 Comments on Consumer Sentiment Shocks to the Downside
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