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Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Grow

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Supply chain disruptions also linger, moderating optimism
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Q1 2022 Report Highlights

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Q1 2022 SBI:64.1
This quarter’s Small Business Index score is 64.1, the highest score since the start of the pandemic. This score is consistent with last quarter’s score of 63.0.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
85%
of small business owners are concerned about the impact of inflation, up from 75% last quarter.
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37%
of small businesses have increased flexible work options to retain workers during the ‘Great Resignation’
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61%
of small business owners say their business is in good health
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85%
of small business owners are concerned about the impact of inflation, up from 75% last quarter.
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37%
of small businesses have increased flexible work options to retain workers during the ‘Great Resignation’
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61%
of small business owners say their business is in good health
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Q2 2023 SBI 63.1

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Inflation remains top concern by far
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Q4 2023 SBI 61.3

Index Drops As View of Economy Declines

Employers having harder time finding employees with right skills, experience
A grid of images highlighting different types of small businesses
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