The World’s Largest Economy Is Feeling The Heat. Small businesses face multiple headwinds as they face higher costs due to sticky wages, a fall in demand and a higher cost of capital. May 9, 2023 3:57 pm by IWB by BoatSurfer60 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index has plunged to the lowest level in a decade We are primarily funded by readers. Please subscribe and donate to support us! Sagar Singh LinkedIn Views: