Holly  Wade

NFIB Index: Small business optimism high, even with hiring challenges

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on why optimism continues to grow on Main Street, in spite of the fact that finding and hiring qualified workers continues to be the greatest challenge.

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Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism that shows a reluctance to commit capital investment right now, likely owing to uncertainty about the near-term economic conditions.
Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism findings with the polling Jim does, both showing that the greatest challenge for business owners is finding qualified employees to work.
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