Main Street Health Q3 2022: SMBs Battle Inflation

Inflation Takes Mixed Toll on Main Street Small Business According to PYMNTS survey of 533 US businesses for the new "Main Street Health: SMBs Battle Inflation" report, the impact of rising prices has delivered a mix of results, ranging from "greatest challenge" to expectations for increased sales and improved margins.

Inside the September Survey

25%: Share of predominantly online sellers that have increased their profit margins this year
73%: Share of retail businesses that say they have experienced price increases
46%: Share of SMBs surveyed that increased employees’ hourly rate or wages

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