Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High, but Inflation Concerns Grow
Supply chain disruptions also linger, moderating optimism
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Q1 2022 Report Highlights
Q1 2022 SBI:64.1
This quarter’s Small Business Index score is 64.1, the highest score since the start of the pandemic. This score is consistent with last quarter’s score of 63.0.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
85%
of small business owners are concerned about the impact of inflation, up from 75% last quarter.
37%
of small businesses have increased flexible work options to retain workers during the ‘Great Resignation’
61%
of small business owners say their business is in good health
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