The number of small businesses who report good local economic health declined significantly (from 59% in Q4 2019 to 52% in Q1 2020). Small business optimism also waned in three indicators: overall business health, comfort with cash flow, and staff increases. In contrast, the outlook on the national economy improved to a record high 60%, resulting in a slightly higher index score.
The survey was taken between December 19, 2019 - January 31, 2020 and reflects sentiment at the time.
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