Monthly report-September 1998

Article Abstract:

Small businesses in the US performed fairly during the second quarter of 1998, as the Index of Small Business Optimism increased by 1 point to 102.1 in August. The industry also registered a five-point increase in the net frequency of gains, which is the highest level attained since 1988. Thirty percent of the firms surveyed reported an increase in level compensation while 20% stressed the need for acquiring qualified labor. The industry further displayed a sterling performance in terms of capital outlays, achieving a 38% increase in that category.

Publisher: National Federation of Independent Business
Publication Name: Small Business Economic Trends
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1080-0816
Year: 1998
Business GDP, Surveys, National Federation of Independent Business

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Monthly report - December 2000

Article Abstract:

Economic data on small businesses is set out, with information on levels of optimism among small businesses, and their plans in a number of areas such as hiring and capital spending plans.

Publisher: National Federation of Independent Business
Publication Name: Small Business Economic Trends
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1080-0816
Year: 2000
Small Business, Analysis, Economic indicators

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Subjects list: Small business, Statistics
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