A survey of small businesses in the United States in February 2026 found that 19 percent point to the quality of their labor as the most important problem they face. This was up from 16 percent a year prior. Additionally, inflation was the biggest concern for 16percent of businesses, inceasing from 12 percent a year prior.
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