33 million small businesses, employing 46% of private sector workers, report 37% earnings decline from rising costs.

The United States' 33 million small businesses employ about 46% of all private sector employees, according to the Small Business Administration, and were responsible for 70% of net new jobs since 2019.

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) September 11, 2024

37% of NFIB respondents reported deteriorating earnings, the largest share since March 2010, due to weaker sales and rising costs pic.twitter.com/llyVydW2mW

— Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 11, 2024