Bay Area small businesses struggle with inflation as optimism slides
Briefly

Her raw material costs have gone up about 25% across the board, with some items like sugar for cotton candy machines 30% to 40% more expensive.
On a job that in years past would have brought in $5,000, she may now only make $800.
Small business owners' confidence in the Bay Area has fallen from last year, with inflation being the top concern.
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