Small Business Optimism Holds Despite Headwinds | Harrisburg News

Small business owners remain cautiously optimistic, with the main index hovering just below its yearly high but still above the 52-year average. Uncertainty lingers—especially in Pennsylvania, where hiring slows amid rising costs and falling sales. While labor challenges persist, key pain points like labor quality, availability, and cost are easing, with labor expenses hitting their lowest since March 2021. Sales dipped last month, and inflation is surging back as a top concern, now tied with taxes as the second-biggest issue. Despite these headwinds, most owners still rate their business health as good or excellent, showing enduring resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.cpbj.com/nfib-small-business-optimism-pennsylvania-above-average/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f315546859d65d74 Report issues to [email protected].