by |A survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals that inflation remains a top concern for small business owners across the country. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by half a point in September to 90.8, marking its 21st consecutive month below its 49-year average of 98.Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, pointed out that “Owners remain pessimistic about future business conditions, which has contributed to the low optimism they have regarding the economy.” Dunkelberg emphasized that the sales growth among small businesses has slowed down, leading...…by |A survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals that inflation remains a top concern for small business owners across the country. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by half a point in September to 90.8, marking its 21st consecutive month below its 49-year average of 98.Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, pointed out that “Owners remain pessimistic about future business conditions, which has contributed to the low optimism they have regarding the economy.” Dunkelberg emphasized that the sales growth among small businesses has slowed down, leading...WW…