10 Reasons Small Business Optimism is Increasing

According to Inc, the glass is not only half full, its 3/4 full for small businesses! The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) has seen an increase in small business optimism this Summer for these 10 reasons:

1. Banks are starting to lend money
2. Labor market is improving
3. Business are buying equipment
4. Business are building inventory to meet anticipated client demand
5. Expect economy to improve
6. USA is the only game in town
7. Pick up sales are brisk
8. Plentiful natural gas is keeping a lid on energy costs
9. Federal Reserve is pouring money into the system
10. Washington Gridlock: no dumb legislation is being enacted

Check out the full article here. Do you agree with the NFIB? As a small business is your optimism increasing? We'd love to hear from you!