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Published August 23, 2022
Commercial Economic & Market InsightsAfter a strong economic rebound in the wake of COVID-19, a more challenging environment and heightened recession worries are forcing small businesses to "hit the reset button". Small business anxiety about elevated inflation and labor shortages persisted in Q2 2022, as small businesses held debt balances longer, while seeking additional credit in anticipation of a tighter lending environment.
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- 471,000 new business applications were filed in July alone
- Between 2018 and 2023, the number of new businesses establishing commercial credit rose by 38%
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👉 Hybrid business models
👉 Stronger financial fundamentals
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