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Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern

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More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
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Q4 2022 Report Highlights

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Q4 2022 SBI:62.1
This quarter’s score of 62.1 matches last quarter’s score, which marked the largest quarterly drop since the Index plummeted at the start of the pandemic.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
53%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge facing the small business community.
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79%
say the upcoming holiday season is important for their overall profit
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64%
of small business owners report that their business is in good health.
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53%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge facing the small business community.
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79%
say the upcoming holiday season is important for their overall profit
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64%
of small business owners report that their business is in good health.
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Q3 2023 SBI 69.2

Index Reaches Post-Pandemic High As More See Improving Economy

Persistent concerns about inflation remain near record high
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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
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
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