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71% of Small Businesses Brace for Price Hikes
10/24/2025
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Story summary
- The CNBC | SurveyMonkey Small Business Index finds 71% expect price increases, up from 66%.
- Twenty-four percent view rising prices as their top risk.
- Businesses diversify supply chains and leverage local suppliers.
- Creative marketing strategies, including authentic social media engagement, rise as ad costs grow.
- Many small businesses turn to generative AI tools for content creation.
