Top Nine Small Business Questions for February

Here are the Top Nine Questions from the NFIB for February:

1. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - What is the most common small employer policy toward challenging unemployment compensation claims filed against them?  (Vol. 7, Iss. 1, Q#6d).

2. FINANCE - What do small employers think will be the most serious long-term consequence of the nation's recent financial problems? (Vol. 8, Iss.7 Q#4).

3. BIDS - What is the most important factor small employers used when choosing a bid on their most recent construction/remodeling project that was worth $10,000 or more?  (Vol. 8, Iss. 6, Q#4e).

4. EMPLOYEE TRAINING - What is the most common way small employers provide on-going training or skill up-grading for their most skilled employees?  (Vol. 5, Iss. 1, Q#10).

5. INFORMATION - What is the most important media source (e.g., newspaper, not Wall Street Journal) of business information for small employers?  (Vol. 7, Iss. 6, Q#6).   

6. BUDGET - How often do small employers with a written budget typically review it and compare its projections to what is actually occurring? (Vol. 7, Iss. 4, Q#12).

7. JOB APPLICANTS - When job applicants are not qualified for a vacant position in a small business, what is usually the most important reason? (Vol. 7, Iss. 8, Q#15a).  

8. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS - In terms of value, do small employers contribute more to their communities in time (volunteer work), in-kind contributions, or cash contributions?  (Vol. 4, Iss. 6, Q#9).