Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in January

Washington, DC, Feb. 10, 2015 -- Optimism among small business owners fell in January, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

The group's small-business optimism index dropped to 97.9 in January after it increased to 100.4 in December, an eight-year high.

"Owners are less optimistic about sales growth and business conditions, but plan to keep creating jobs and spending on inventory and equipment at the best levels seen in the expansion," according to the report.