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Small Businesses Remain Confident, Undeterred by Economic Outlook

Nearly eight out of 10 small business owners feel a strong degree of confidence that their companies will grow over the next year even amid rocky market conditions, according to the ninth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business Forecast. read more

SEP 12, 2023 - 7:15 am

First Citizens: Small Business Growth Confidence Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

A survey from First Citizens Bank found nearly 80% of small business owners are confident or very confident in business growth over the next 12 months, which marks a 9% increase since September 2020 and a return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. read more

MAY 5, 2021 - 6:33 am

Small Businesses Optimistic About Long-Term Outlook, Still Wary of Next 12 Months

According to First Citizens Bank, 66% of small businesses are optimistic about the economic outlook for the next two to three years, which remains on par with sentiment from 2019 (68%). However, small business owners are less confident about the conditions for the next 12 months. read more

DEC 10, 2020 - 7:26 am