Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern
More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
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Q4 2022 Report Highlights
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.
79%
say the upcoming holiday season is important for their overall profit
64%
of small business owners report that their business is in good health.
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Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
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Q2 2022
• SBI 66.8
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Small business leaders say inflation is their top concern
Q1 2022
• SBI 64.1
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Grow
Supply chain disruptions also linger, moderating optimism.
Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting
More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges
Q2 2022
• SBI 66.8
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Dominate
Small business leaders say inflation is their top concern
Q1 2022
• SBI 64.1
Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Grow
Supply chain disruptions also linger, moderating optimism.