Monday, July 19, 2021 Business Survey: Labor shortage remains a challenge for US small businesses By Daily Report Staff - July 19, 2021 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Business optimism increased in June, rising by 2.9 points to 102.5 on the NFIB’s optimism index, according to its latest survey. This is the first time the index has topped 100 since November 2020.… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.