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The NFIB has released its Small Business Optimism Index today, which says 23 percent of small business owners report inflation is their single most important problem in operating their business. That replaces labor quality as the top top problem. NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that that their small business economic trend survey has gone out monthly for 50 years. He says of the ten factors, seven are down last month. Mr. Jones also says that 37 percent of members have jobs but can’t fill them. He also says it’s getting harder and harder to find qualified electricians and heating and cooling operators. Jones says when you do find them, you have to pay them:
