Small business owners remain 'cautiously optimistic' heading into 2026 amid rising costs, labor challenges
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Many small business owners are betting on growth in the year ahead, even as inflation, labor shortages and economic uncertainty continue to pressure operations, a new survey finds.
About 80% of small business owners say they are confident in their outlook, and about 79% expect revenue growth in 2026, according to Comerica Bank's Small Business Pulse Index released Dec. 9.
Those expecting growth project an average revenue increase of 7.9%...
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