Index up as Small Businesses Plan for More Hiring, Higher Revenue
Inflation remains top concern by far
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Q2 2023 Report Highlights
Q2 2023 SBI:63.1
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score for Q2 is 63.1. The Index score for Q1 was 60.0.
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
50%
of small businesses report that they have delayed plans to grow their business due to rising interest rates
54%
of small businesses rate inflation as their largest challenge
36%
of small businesses say competition has increased compared to six months ago, a nine-percentage point jump from Q1 2023
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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
Q4 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern
More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting
More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges
Q1 2023
• SBI 60.0
Index Down Slightly as Small Businesses See Weaker Economy
Inflation remains top concern of small businesses across country
Q4 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Steady as Small Businesses Say High Inflation Still Top Concern
More small businesses this year say holiday season is important for overall profit
Q3 2022
• SBI 62.1
Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting
More see uncertain future and report cash flow challenges