Explore Past Reports
Q4 2021
• SBI 63.0
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, as Many See Brighter Future
But worker shortage, inflation, and supply chain concerns persist.
Q3 2021
• SBI 56.6
Small Businesses Show Growing Signs of Caution About the Future
Staffing levels and investment plateau, as concerns about inflation grow.
Q2 2021
• SBI 60.0
Small Business Views of Future Improve
‘Hopeful’ business owners see better economy, expect rising revenue
Q1 2021
• SBI 55.9
Small Businesses’ Health Improves as Economic Concerns Linger
Despite vaccines, majority see long path back to normal
Q4 2020
• SBI 50.3
Small Business Optimism Remains High Amid Positive Economic Outlook
View of national economy continues to improve, but majority of businesses still need additional Federal help
Q3 2020
• SBI 50.3
Small Businesses Say Economy is Their Top Election Issue
8 in 10 small business owners rate the U.S. economy as average or poor