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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
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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
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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
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Q3 2023
• SBI 69.2
Index Reaches Post-Pandemic High As More See Improving Economy
Persistent concerns about inflation remain near record high
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Q2 2023
• SBI 63.1
Index up as Small Businesses Plan for More Hiring, Higher Revenue
Inflation remains top concern by far
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Q1 2023
• SBI 60.0
Index Down Slightly as Small Businesses See Weaker Economy
Inflation remains top concern of small businesses across country