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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