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The Small Business Index has served as a consistent barometer of the economic health and sentiment of America’s small businesses since 2017. Across economic shocks, recoveries, inflationary cycles, and election‑year dynamics, the Index has driven sustained national media attention.
The Index is a trusted source across a wide range of outlets and audiences. It is routinely cited by business and financial press, political and policy publications, local newspapers and broadcast stations, audio platforms, and nationally syndicated radio programs.
Latest Small Business Index finds more small businesses offering health insurance, paid vacation, and other key employee benefits
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- AxiosDespite weak jobs market and rising inflation, small-business confidence hits new highRead
- The Hill45 percent of small business owners cite inflation as one of biggest challenges: PollRead
- ForbesTrump’s Tariff Chaos Is Hitting Small Businesses HardRead
- BloombergNeil Bradley talks about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on small businesses.Read
- FortuneSmall businesses are ‘doing fine.’ That’s a problem, says the U.S. Chamber of CommerceRead
- Politico'Canary in the coal mine': Small business troubles are a warning sign for TrumpRead
- Barron'sSmall Businesses Are Stalling, New Report Shows. It Could Be a Warning for the Economy.Read
- MarketplaceConsumers’ gloom may be spreading to small businessesRead
- Scripps NewsSmall businesses divided on economy as tariffs, uncertainty persistRead
- Inc.U.S. Chamber: Small Business Confidence Climbs to Post-Pandemic High for EntrepreneursRead
- Fox BusinessThe 2024 election is close and businesses outlining their prioritiesRead
- Yahoo! FinanceInflation still top concern for small businesses ownersRead
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Small Business Outlook Holds Steady as Inflation Concerns Grow
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