This past week, economists and the feds noted that the inflation rate has dropped. But are you feeling the benefits of that yet? Or are other economic issues still weighing you down? 

Please complete this one-question poll. If you want to reply to a more extensive survey on how things are proceeding for your business in Q4 so far, we'd love your input. Go here.

  • My business was never affected by inflation. Everything's fine on that front.
    8% (117 Votes)
    8%
  • Yes, my expenses are down & I'm starting to bounce back.
    3% (50 Votes)
    3%
  • Costs are a bit better.
    5% (78 Votes)
    5%
  • No change to report here. The effects of inflation are cumulative for me.
    19% (273 Votes)
    19%
  • Not at all -- inflation's still crushing us.
    40% (587 Votes)
    40%
  • It's hard to feel good about a drop in inflation, while high interest rates are really hurting my business.
    18% (265 Votes)
    18%
  • So what? It won't save my business. It's too late. I have to shut it down.
    2% (27 Votes)
    2%
  • Other. (Please explain in the comment section below).
    4% (60 Votes)
    4%

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    Answers (1-10)

    Biden has killed the small business owners and the hopes of all people who live paycheck to paycheck.  We take better care of Chinese’s officials and. Illegals immigrants then we do our vets and struggling everyday workforce.   His policy’s are the crushing dreams of American People.   The illegals have the dream while everyday Americans can’t afford milk and bread.   Fire Biden.  Save the people.  

    Business from Longs, SC
    Answered on Nov 19th, 2023

    If you believe the numbers that the government is putting out on inflation then your a fool. Real inflation is running in double digits. Fuel, groceries and such are not including in these numbers coming out. Just go fill up or buy groceries. Prove me wrong...

    With electrical rates going up, in Jan. 24 mailing rates are going up again my mail orders are down over 60% THIS YEAR VS. LAST YEAR. Who is kidding who, we are in a ressesion,  everyone is trying to survive with less. No one admits (govt) to this fact The countries economis a sceptical but you see it at the supermarkets less food in the cart, Stores running extended early discounts because there sales are slower than expected the signals are out their. Pay attention to them react accordingly.

    What a crock! Pardon my french. Food costs have doubled, gas is double, cost of employees is up. Everything is up. We are still doing well because we've cut some unnecessary costs and got leaner and are working harder and more hours. They hike costs through the roof and then bring them down a bit to make you feel better. It's all conditioning. Don't fall for it

    Inflation still going up, a 4x8x1/2 sheetrock is almost $20.00 two years ago was $8.00, last night after three months took my wife for dinner and I pay $104.00 for two portions of regular Persian dinner. Should cost maximum $50.00 I can't paydown my business credit card. What are you guys talking about. 

    Food, fuel ,labor cost and supply chain disruptions are killing us and there is no indicstion of relief.  

    Materials cost almost double what they were3 years ago. 

    Some restaurants are out of sight .

    The fact that the government is still paying people to sit on the couch all day long while the working class works our butts off to pay the bills for the lame and lazy! It kills the end user because there's no workers which causes prices to spike! 

    Every trade every occupation in this country is currently hiring?? So what is the reason for everybody to be on unemployment?? It's just part of our government corruption to control and give the lame and lazy our tax money to sit on their butts so they will stay dependent on the government for everything while the American blue collared worker suffers everyday! Our government is a disgrace and Inslee is a POS! 🙏 God help us! 

    The government in their infinite wisdom totally screwed family owned and run small businesses and startup with the ERC program. The small family run business is typically how most companies start and many thrive. While the government gave out hundreds of millions to chains and franchises using our taxpayer money, small local business got nothing!

    They need to go to the grocery store, a restaurant, pay a utility bill, or finance anything!

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