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Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations

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Q2 2025 SBI:65.2
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q2 is 65.2. The Q1 2025 Index score was 62.3.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
73%
of small businesses say they are comfortable with their cash flow
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70%
report that rising prices have had an impact on their business
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67%
wish they had outside help when it comes to offering employee benefits
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73%
of small businesses say they are comfortable with their cash flow
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70%
report that rising prices have had an impact on their business
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67%
wish they had outside help when it comes to offering employee benefits
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Q1 2025 SBI 62.3

Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy

Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
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Q4 2024 SBI 69.1

Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic

Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
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Q3 2024 SBI 71.2

Index Steady As Optimism Over Future Hiring and Revenue Stay High

Small business leaders want elected representatives to focus on economy and inflation
A group of office workers are discussing a report
Q1 2025 SBI 62.3

Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy

Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
A woman taking an order over the phone
Q4 2024 SBI 69.1

Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic

Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
A man standing in front of a series of screens holding a laptop while reviewing data
Q3 2024 SBI 71.2

Index Steady As Optimism Over Future Hiring and Revenue Stay High

Small business leaders want elected representatives to focus on economy and inflation