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Inflation is increasingly more challenging for small business owners

New Ipsos/MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll also finds small businesses continue to struggle with supply chain issues

Small business owners increasingly optimistic about investing in their business in 2022

Despite higher expectations for the coming year, the MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses continue to face challenges in the present, specifically regarding inflation and supply chain disruptions

Small business owners show strong support for COVID-19 vaccine requirements

A new MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Special Report finds small businesses say they are more likely to hire new talent this year than they were in June, but there is no change in the percentage that are actively hiring

Small businesses increasingly cautious about the economy

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses recognize slight improvements to the U.S. economy, though they show increasing caution and diminished enthusiasm about the economic climate.
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Small business owners expect six months to a year before return to normal

A MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Special Report shows most small businesses are not actively looking to hire, and those who are struggle to find workers with the needed skills and experience

Small business outlook climbs, aided by improving economic and revenue evaluations

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows optimism about current and future macroeconomic pictures mixed with underlying hesitancy

Small business outlook improves, except for macroeconomic views

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score in Q1 2021 reveals a continuation of marginally increasing optimism.

Small Business Index holds steady while COVID-19 concerns remain high

The fourth quarter's MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score indicates relatively unchanged sentiments regarding business operations and expectations