Small Business Index Increased in March, Still Below Historical Average

Washington, DC, May 13, 2015—The Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.7 points from March to 96.9, in spite of a quarter of virtually no economic growth, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

Unfortunately, the Index remained below the January reading.

Nine of the ten index components gained; only real sales expectations were weaker. But this still leaves the index below its historical average, oscillating between 95 and 98 but never breaking out except for December, when the Index just tipped past 100, only to fall again.