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Insights into the State of U.S. Small Businesses in Early 2023

March 2, 2023

With a new year underway, several surveys and data releases paint a picture of the state of U.S. small businesses in the early part of 2023. One thing all the survey results point to: Small business owners are having difficulty finding employees to fill positions. While some small business owners express worry about the direction of the economy, a majority remain optimistic about their own prospects.

To read other interesting insights for the year, read this Forbes article.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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