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Index Remains Steady As Views of Economy Drift Upwards

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Cybersecurity tops list of potential threats, but many have taken steps to prepare
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Q1 2024 Report Highlights

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Q1 2024 SBI:62.3
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q1 is 62.3. The Q4 2023 Index score was 61.3.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
60%
of small businesses say they are concerned about cybersecurity threats, and 58% are concerned about a supply chain breakdown.
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27%
of small businesses say they are one disaster or threat away from shutting down their business.
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52%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge they face. This is the seventh quarter in a row where 50% or more have cited inflation as the biggest challenge.
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60%
of small businesses say they are concerned about cybersecurity threats, and 58% are concerned about a supply chain breakdown.
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27%
of small businesses say they are one disaster or threat away from shutting down their business.
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52%
of small businesses say inflation is the top challenge they face. This is the seventh quarter in a row where 50% or more have cited inflation as the biggest challenge.
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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.

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Q1 2024 SBI 62.3

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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 man standing in front of a series of screens holding a laptop while reviewing data
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
An older man carrying a box of vegetable starts
Q1 2024 SBI 62.3

Index Remains Steady As Views of Economy Drift Upwards

Cybersecurity tops list of potential threats, but many have taken steps to prepare
An older man carrying a box of vegetable starts
Q4 2023 SBI 61.3

Index Drops As View of Economy Declines

Employers having harder time finding employees with right skills, experience