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New Survey: Small Business Sentiment Stabilizes, Workers Are Falling Behind Financially; Employers Took On Debt to Survive 2023
Fresh out of the field January Survey of 70,000 Small Business Owners Finds Sentiment May Be Turning a Positive Corner After a Brutal 2023 of Belt Tightening, Shelving Growth Plans, and Taking on New Debt. Also, a Measure of a Disappointing Christmas Season and Inflations Ongoing Impact.
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Key Takeaways (TLDR)
- Small businesses in America are in a holding pattern, locking down expenses and taking a wait-and-see approach.
- Financial stress is evident among businesses and employees, with many employers taking on more debt to survive.
- Inflation and price increases continue to impact small businesses, forcing some to raise their prices.
| Blockchain | Details |
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| Chain | polygon-main |
| Transaction ID | 0x30a23b125d7509ad7a26787c371431319965edd9bcf3089cc11cbfe93cf7484b |
| Contract Address | 0x1bA402ec7dDc1FAC5E85071be256f16351dF9Bb5 |
| NWAI Digital Fingerprint | 978-a4683e057fbf99d00b0a7afed560e805 |
| Registration Timestamp | 2024-01-12T20:00:10+00:00 |
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