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Index Drops As View of Economy Declines

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Employers having harder time finding employees with right skills, experience
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Q4 2023 Report Highlights

Small Business Index score gauge
Q4 2023 SBI:61.3
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q4 is 61.3. The Q3 Index score was 69.2.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
50%
of small businesses cite inflation as one of the biggest challenges they are facing right now
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54%
of small businesses who have searched for new talent in 2023 say it is hard to find candidates with the experience they need for the job
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68%
of small businesses say they plan to offer more flexible working hours in the next year
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50%
of small businesses cite inflation as one of the biggest challenges they are facing right now
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54%
of small businesses who have searched for new talent in 2023 say it is hard to find candidates with the experience they need for the job
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68%
of small businesses say they plan to offer more flexible working hours in the next year
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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.

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Q3 2023 SBI 69.2

Index Reaches Post-Pandemic High As More See Improving Economy

Persistent concerns about inflation remain near record high
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Q2 2023 SBI 63.1

Index up as Small Businesses Plan for More Hiring, Higher Revenue

Inflation remains top concern by far
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Q1 2023 SBI 60.0

Index Down Slightly as Small Businesses See Weaker Economy

Inflation remains top concern of small businesses across country
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Q3 2023 SBI 69.2

Index Reaches Post-Pandemic High As More See Improving Economy

Persistent concerns about inflation remain near record high
A woman who works in fashion retail on the phone
Q2 2023 SBI 63.1

Index up as Small Businesses Plan for More Hiring, Higher Revenue

Inflation remains top concern by far
A concerned woman talking on the phone while looking at her laptop
Q1 2023 SBI 60.0

Index Down Slightly as Small Businesses See Weaker Economy

Inflation remains top concern of small businesses across country