Index Down Slightly as Small Businesses See Weaker Economy
Inflation remains top concern of small businesses across country
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Q1 2023 Report Highlights
Q1 2023 SBI:60.0
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q1 is 60.0. The Index score for Q4 2022 was 62.1.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
54%
of small business owners continue to cite inflation as their top concern
64%
of small business owners say they are comfortable with their cash flow
89%
of small businesses say that offering employees healthcare is the right thing to do
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Q4 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern
More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting
More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges
Q2 2022
• SBI 66.8
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Dominate
Small business leaders say inflation is their top concern
Q4 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern
More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting
More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges
Q2 2022
• SBI 66.8
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Dominate
Small business leaders say inflation is their top concern