Smaller Companies Pull Back—But It’s Not All Bad News

The reality: This winter’s dire forecasts haven’t come to pass. Even in the face of rising rates, inflation, and labor problems, the overall economy has remained relatively strong.

Yes, but: Many smaller companies were spooked by the doom-and-gloom headlines. In a recent survey* of over 5,800 small businesses, nearly 7 in 10 had have decided to delay or eliminate a previously planned equipment purchase.

By the numbers: Here is a breakdown by asset class:

Takeaways for brokers:

• Small businesses are, without a doubt, pulling back a bit. But within the breakdown, you can find industries where the pullback is less severe.
• Plus, those surveyed about why they might be delaying or eliminating a purchase decision cited cash preservation as the number one reason. And cash preservation is exactly what equipment finance brokers specialize in.

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*2023 Sawbux Greenwich Study of Commercial Finance Decision Makers
**Exclusions may apply.