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Q2 2021 SBI: 60.0
This quarter, the current Small Business Index score is 60.0, an increase of 4.1 points from 55.9 in Q1.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
57%
of small businesses anticipate their revenue increasing this year, up 10 percentage points compared to last quarter.
27%
of small businesses rate the overall U.S. economy as good, up from 21% who said the same in Q1 2021. But this is still far below pre-pandemic levels
65%
of small businesses now believe that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, up 21 points from Q4 2020.
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.
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Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
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Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
Q2 2025
• SBI 65.2
Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation remains top concern, supply chain worries impact operations
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