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Bar chart showing how likely small business owners are to recommend starting a business today. Nearly all respondents say they would recommend entrepreneurship, while only a small minority would not.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

97% of Small Business Owners Would Recommend Entrepreneurship

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 11, 2026
Donut chart showing perceptions of AI for small business compared to a year ago. Most respondents (78.9%) say AI is more useful
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Nearly 4 in 5 Small Businesses Say AI Is More Useful Than a Year Ago

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 09, 2026
Side-by-side bar chart comparing the biggest competitive threats facing small businesses with the sources of their small business competitive advantage.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Most Small Businesses Compete on Service, Not Price

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 04, 2026
Bar chart showing that most small business owners find long-term planning difficult, with the largest share describing it as moderately difficult and only a small minority saying it is not difficult.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

79% of Small Businesses Report Difficulty Planning Long Term

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 02, 2026
Chart showing that most small businesses say business travel is important for networking and growth, while many also report that travel costs affect event attendance decisions.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

73% of Small Businesses Say Travel Costs Affect Event Attendance

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 28, 2026
Infographic showing that nearly 50% of small businesses report positive operational outcomes from remote work
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

50% of Small Businesses Say Remote Work Is Working

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 21, 2026
Infographic showing that local reputation remains critical for small businesses, with most relying on word-of-mouth growth while only 34% feel strongly connected to their local communities.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Local Reputation Remains Critical for Small Businesses

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 19, 2026
Infographic with two donut charts comparing search visibility priorities and SEO strategy investment among small businesses.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Most Small Businesses Want Better Search Visibility, But Lack An SEO Strategy

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 14, 2026
Bar chart showing the importance of social media sales to small businesses. Nearly 67% of SMBs say social media is very important or critical to overall sales, while only a small minority say it is not important.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

67% of SMBs Rely on Social Media Despite Mixed Results

Small Business Expo Research Team

| May 12, 2026
Chart showing small business investment and risk trends in 2026.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

57% of Small Businesses Are More Willing to Take Risks in 2026—But 1 in 3 Are Still Unsure on Investing

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 28, 2026
Bar chart showing how small businesses across industries experience technology change, with the highest share reporting difficulty keeping up in real estate, followed by creative/media and technology sectors.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

1 in 3 Small Businesses Struggle With Technology Change

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 22, 2026
Bar chart showing small business competition trends, with 39.7% reporting rising competition, compared to 34.5% who say competition is getting easier and 25.8% who say it is about the same (n=1,179).
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Rising Competition: 40% of Small Businesses Feel the Pressure

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 15, 2026

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