NFIB Wisconsin: New Survey: Small business optimism improves again 

Main Street cites labor quality as the top issue MADISON, WI (Sept. 10, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise...