Paychex - IHS Small Business Jobs Index Reveals Mixed Results for Small Business Employment Growth in August

While the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index grew 0.20 percent in the past 12 months through August, the national index decreased to 100.99, as the pace of small business employment growth slowed slightly. August marks the third decline for the index in the past four months. Strong small business employment growth propelled the Mountain region into the lead among regions. Wisconsin surpassed Washington, taking over as the top performing state. Among the metro areas, Dallas continues to hold the top spot, now for the third consecutive month.

To read the full news release, visit the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index website.