Since the 2016 elections NFIB surveys of Small business Optimism have soared, generating the most dramatic jump in expectations on record. With Corporate Tax cut stimulus effects still ahead and restrained capital spending data, it appears there is room for growing euphoria in 2018.

Advisor Perspectives does a great job presenting financial data, but a look inside this NFIB business survey reveals interesting support for the high expectations. Businesses are declaring now is one of the best times ever to expand.

Bank lending rates naturally spike with each post recession economic expansion. The near record duration of the current growth cycle has yet to see borrowing rates hinder business optimism. Rates are low, credit is easy and there is plenty of slack for growth.