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Q4 2021 SBI:63.0
This quarter’s Small Business Index score is 63.0, the highest score since the start of the pandemic. This score is up from last quarter’s score of 56.6 and the nadir of the pandemic in 2020 Q2 when the score reached a record low of 39.5.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
62%
of small businesses say their business is in good health.
71%
of small business owners say that rising prices have had a significant impact on their business in the past year.
26%
of small business owners say the biggest challenge they expect to face in a post-pandemic world is revenue.
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.
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
Q2 2024
• SBI 69.5
Index Moves Up As Optimism About the Future Grows
Majority believe AI will save them time, money in the long run
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
Q2 2024
• SBI 69.5
Index Moves Up As Optimism About the Future Grows
Majority believe AI will save them time, money in the long run