Weekly Pulse Newsletter
The U.S. Census Bureau is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American households and small businesses.
 Small Business Pulse Survey Updates
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Based on responses collected November 16 through November 22, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that:
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47.3% of U.S. small businesses believe more than 6 months of time will pass before their business returns to its normal level of operations
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75.1% of U.S. small businesses have requested financial assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program since March 13, 2020
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54.5% of U.S. small businesses did not furlough or lay off any paid employees after March 13, 2020
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45.2% of U.S. retail trade businesses have experienced domestic supplier delays in the last week
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34.7% of small businesses in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Stat Area have experienced an increase in the use of online platforms to offer goods and services since March 13, 2020
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11.4% of U.S. small businesses experienced a decrease in the number of paid employees in the last week
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19.2% of U.S. small businesses experienced a decrease in the total number of hours worked by paid employees in the last week
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