Small businessman confidence rose in February to its highest level in three years, according to a National Federation of Independent Business survey.
The NFIB’s optimism index climbed to 94.5, the highest since the recession began in December 2007.
NFIB said small business hiring plans rose to the second-highest level since September 2008.
“The future is looking brighter for a few more small business owners,” William Dunkelberg, NFIB chief economist. But, he cautioned, “This is not a reading that characterizes a strongly rebounding economy.”