Monthly report - January 2000

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The Index of Small Business Optimism dropped two points to 103.0 in December 1999. Some 22% of companies expect to increase their workforce in the next few months, with 23% citing finding skilled labour their main problem at the moment.

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

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Monthly report - March 2000

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The Index of Small Business Optimism fell three points to 100.6 in February 2000, compared to January 2000. Some 16% of companies expected to boost their workforce in the coming months.

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

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Monthly report - April 1999

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The Index of Small Business Optimism dropped by 10% of a point to 100.4 in March 2000. The number of companies with hard-to-fill job vacancies rose significantly, along with capital spending and inventory investment plans.

Publisher: National Federation of Independent Business
Publication Name: Small Business Economic Trends
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1080-0816
Year: 1999

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