Index of Small Business Optimism Increased to 93.8

Index of Small Business Optimism Increased to 93.8

January 13, 2012 – The National Federation of Independent Business reported the Index of Small Business Optimism gained 1.8 points to 93.8. December’s increase is the fourth monthly gain, totaling 5.7 points overall. About half of last month’s gain was due to reduced concerns about business conditions 6 months ahead and improved expectations for real sales gains. One-third of the gain was due to a much welcomed 6 point improvement in profit trends.

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