Small Business Intelligence
The data behind small business decisions.
Live economic indicators, small business research, and curated insights from the BLS, SBA, NFIB, SCORE, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and more — all in one place, built for small business owners who make data-driven decisions.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Market & Job Openings
Live data
Unemployment Rate
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Source: BLS · Series LNS14000000
Job Openings
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Source: BLS JOLTS · JTS000000000000000JOL
Nonfarm Payrolls
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Source: BLS · Series CES0000000001
Quit Rate
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Source: BLS JOLTS · JTS000000000000000QUR
Unemployment Rate — 12 Month Trend
U-3 Unemployment · Seasonally adjusted · Source: BLS
Job Openings — 12 Month Trend
Total nonfarm job openings (thousands) · Source: BLS JOLTS
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inflation & Consumer Price Index
Live data
CPI (All Urban)
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Source: BLS · Series CUUR0000SA0
CPI — Food
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Source: BLS · Series CUUR0000SAF
CPI — Energy
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Source: BLS · Series CUUR0000SA0E
Producer Price Index
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Source: BLS · Series WPUFD4
CPI All Urban — 12 Month Trend
Consumer Price Index · Not seasonally adjusted · Source: BLS
CPI Food vs Energy — 12 Month Trend
Comparative index values · Source: BLS
NFIB · SBA · Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Optimism & Lending
These metrics are sourced from NFIB, SBA, SCORE, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They are reviewed and updated monthly as new reports are published.
NFIB
Small Business Optimism Index
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index measures the health and confidence of small business owners across the U.S. A reading above 100 indicates net positive sentiment.
Last updated: Update manually
Source: NFIB.com
SBA
SBA 7(a) Loans Approved (YTD)
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Total number of SBA 7(a) small business loans approved year-to-date. The 7(a) program is the SBA's primary vehicle for providing financial assistance to small businesses.
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Source: SBA.gov
U.S. Chamber
Small Business Index Score
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index tracks small business health, hiring intent, revenue expectations, and economic confidence each quarter.
Last updated: Update manually
Source: USChamber.com
SCORE
% of Small Biz Seeking Financing
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Percentage of small business owners who applied for financing in the past 12 months, as reported in SCORE's annual small business survey.
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Source: SCORE.org
NFIB
% Planning to Hire (Next 3 Months)
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Net percentage of NFIB members reporting plans to increase total employment over the next three months. A key forward-looking labor indicator for small businesses.
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Source: NFIB.com
SBA
Avg SBA 7(a) Loan Size
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Average dollar amount of SBA 7(a) loans approved in the current fiscal year. This metric reflects capital access trends for small and mid-size businesses.
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Source: SBA.gov
How to update these metrics: Find the script tag at the bottom of this widget's HTML and update the
MANUAL_DATA object with the latest figures from each source. Each source link above takes you directly to the relevant report page.
BLS · SBA · U.S. Census Bureau
Small Business Survival & Failure Rates
Survival and failure data is published with a lag of 1–2 years. These figures reflect the most recently available data from the BLS Business Employment Dynamics and U.S. Census Bureau.
Business Survival Rate by Year
Percentage of new employer businesses that survive to each year milestone. Source: BLS Business Employment Dynamics.
Source: BLS Business Employment DynamicsTop Reasons Small Businesses Fail
Contributing factors cited in SCORE and SBA research on small business closures.
Source: SCORE · SBA Office of AdvocacyNew Business Formations — Annual Trend
New employer business applications · Source: U.S. Census Bureau BFS
Business Closures vs Openings
Annual employer establishments · Source: BLS BED
Curated from credible sources
Small Business News & Research
Articles and reports below are curated from BLS, SBA, NFIB, SCORE, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Update these monthly by editing the
NEWS_FEED array in the widget HTML.
Put the data to work
Turn insights into action.
The numbers are only useful if you know what to do with them. Explore our blog for practical guidance, or get in touch to talk about what the data means for your business specifically.