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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.
27%
of small businesses say they are one disaster or threat away from shutting down their business.
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.
The Data Explorer
Use the Data Explorer to browse and analyze years of data from the Small Business Index.
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.
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
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
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
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow