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Q2 2023 SBI: 63.1
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q2 is 63.1. The Index score for Q1 was 60.0.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
50%
of small businesses report that they have delayed plans to grow their business due to rising interest rates
54%
of small businesses rate inflation as their largest challenge
36%
of small businesses say competition has increased compared to six months ago, a nine-percentage point jump from Q1 2023
The Data Explorer
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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.
Q3 2025
• SBI 72.0
Index Rises Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation Remains Top Concern, with Future Expectations Mixed
Q2 2025
• SBI 65.2
Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation remains top concern, supply chain worries impact operations
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
Q3 2025
• SBI 72.0
Index Rises Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation Remains Top Concern, with Future Expectations Mixed
Q2 2025
• SBI 65.2
Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation remains top concern, supply chain worries impact operations
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow