Small business optimism posts increase in April

Small business optimism posts increase in April

by Rick Seltzer

5/8/2012 1:57:00 PM

Optimism increased among small business owners in April, rebounding from a drop in March, according to a monthly index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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