The WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index reached 84.3 in December, posting the largest monthly increase in nearly 2 years.
Looking over the next 12 months, 60% of small businesses plan to expand their workforce, a 9 percentage point increase from last month.
Prices are rising, but at a slower rate according to 49% of small businesses, while 28% report prices they are changed have remained the same over the last 90 days.
The talent shortage continues to impact operations, with 56% of small businesses reporting they are not able to operate at full capacity.
