Data source: United States Census Bureau. "Small Business Pulse Survey." 2020.
SMALL BUSINESS PULSE SURVEY:
TRACKING CHANGES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
In your opinion, how much time do you think will pass before this business returns to its normal level of operations relative to one year ago?
Future Expectations
Utilities and Construction businesses have the most optimistic outlook and are most likely to report expecting to return to normal operations in three months or less. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation and Educational Services businesses have the most realistic outlook, expecting to return to normal operations in 4-6 months or longer. Along with Accommodation and Food Services, Educational Services also have the least optimistic outlook and are most likely to report expecting never to return to normal operations.
Most optimistic*:
23 - Construction
22 - Utilities
* Percentage of business that expect to return to normal operations in 3 months or less
Most realistic*:
61 - Educational Services
71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
* Percentage of business that expect to return to normal operations 4-6+ months
Least optimistic*:
61 - Educational Services
72 - Accommodation and Food Services
* Percentage of business that expect never to return to normal operations