New Small Business Pulse Survey Shows Breadth of COVID-19 Impact on Businesses

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New Small Business Pulse Survey Shows Breadth of COVID-19 Impact on Businesses

The first results from the new U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey released today show a large negative effect from COVID-19 for the majority (51.4%) of respondents and an expectation that it will take more than six months for their businesses to return to normal.

The survey, conducted by email, is intended to provide crucial weekly data on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the nation’s businesses. Results are displayed as data visualizations.

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The Small Business Pulse Survey includes information on location closings, changes in employment, disruptions in the supply chain, the use of federal assistance programs, and expectations concerning future operations.

Continue reading about key findings from the Small Business Pulse Survey. 

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