According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), February marked the sixth consecutive month of gains with regard to small business confidence. And although business owners and those looking for new business opportunities still have some very real concerns about the nation’s economic stability, the fact that last month’s score is also the highest reading since December 2007 when the recession began has got to say something. Hopefully it’s that we’re finally headed in the right direction.

For a more thorough look at the NFIB’s latest report, click on NFIB Small Business Optimism Index now.