Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

US small business sentiment declines further in April

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. small-business confidence fell for a fourth straight month in April, with the share of owners reporting job openings declining to the lowest level in more than four years, potentially hinting at a significant labor market slowdown.

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // Shutterstock Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now Inflation, reduced consumer spending and labor shortages top small business owners’ list of worries, according to a nationwide NEXT survey of 500 business owners that also asked what they’re doing to address those concerns.  The goal of the survey was to understand how business owners think about the economy and the threa…

Small business owners face economic pressures as confidence in insurance coverage wanes: NEXT

A new survey from NEXT Insurance, a digital insurtech company focused on serving small businesses, reveals that economic pressures remain intense for entrepreneurs heading into 2025. The findings, drawn from a sample of 500 small business owners across the United States, show that inflation and labor shortages continue to be the most pressing issues. The data also suggests that while most small businesses carry insurance, few feel confident that…