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Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting

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More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges
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Q3 2022 Report Highlights

Small Business Index score gauge
Q3 2022 SBI:62.1
This quarter’s score of 62.1 represents the largest drop since the start of the pandemic.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
50%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge, a drastic 31-point increase since this time last year
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71%
of small businesses believe that when it comes to inflation and price increases, the worst is still to come
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31%
of small business owners say their local economy is in good health, down six percentage points this quarter.
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50%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge, a drastic 31-point increase since this time last year
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71%
of small businesses believe that when it comes to inflation and price increases, the worst is still to come
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31%
of small business owners say their local economy is in good health, down six percentage points this quarter.
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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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Q4 2022 SBI 62.1

Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern

More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
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
Two men in hardhats reviewing a work documents
Q4 2022 SBI 62.1

Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern

More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit