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“U.S. small businesses' hiring plans fell last month to the lowest level since the early stages of the COVID pandemic even as the labor market remains tight...." reports @FoxBusiness. Read more: www.foxbusiness.com/economy/labor-market-woes-us-small-businesses-scale-back-hiring-plans pic.twitter.com/UuvUJmYQE6

“Small businesses in the United States are facing a perfect storm of high inflation, rising costs, labor shortages, and reduced consumer demand, all of which are creating significant challenges for this segment of the economy," reports @Forbes. More: www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/04/26/small-businesses-are-losing-confidence/?sh=11c63f3e342e pic.twitter.com/NkQe6CZd4U

“Small businesses are powering our nation, serving as the backbone of our economy and the heartbeat of our communities.” — @SBAIsabel www.sba.gov/nsbw #SmallBusinessWeek pic.twitter.com/pILirBoLDP

Happy #SmallBusinessWeek! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the more than 33 million small businesses that power our economy. America's small business boom highlights the dynamism and innovation that entrepreneurs bring to local communities. Learn more: www.sba.gov/nsbw pic.twitter.com/JqKOin8G45