Each year, First Citizens Bank conducts a small business survey in California, Florida, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and North Carolina. FCB uses this data “to assess the motivations, sentiments, and success of small business owners in the U.S.” Many business owners are still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 as they attempt to adjust and adapt to the current state of inflation. Considering these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the data collected from FCB’s survey offers some encouraging insight into the health of small businesses across the country, especially in Florida.