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Q2 2025 SBI:65.2
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q2 is 65.2. The Q1 2025 Index score was 62.3.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
73%
of small businesses say they are comfortable with their cash flow
70%
report that rising prices have had an impact on their business
67%
wish they had outside help when it comes to offering employee benefits
The Data Explorer
Use the Data Explorer to browse and analyze years of data from the Small Business Index.
The Data Explorer contains data going back to 2017 (when the Index began) on the 10 big survey questions covering views of the economy, hiring, investment and other key economic indicators.
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
Q3 2024
• SBI 71.2
Index Steady As Optimism Over Future Hiring and Revenue Stay High
Small business leaders want elected representatives to focus on economy and inflation
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
Q3 2024
• SBI 71.2
Index Steady As Optimism Over Future Hiring and Revenue Stay High
Small business leaders want elected representatives to focus on economy and inflation