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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

Why Local Reputation Still Matters 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

Why So Many Small Businesses Are Struggling to Keep Up With Technology

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
Bar chart showing that nearly 60% of small businesses report increased customer price sensitivity compared to last year, with very few reporting decreased sensitivity.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Nearly 60% of Small Businesses Say Customers Are More Price-Sensitive in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Apr 02, 2026
Bar chart showing that over 80% of small businesses are either trying or planning new growth strategies
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Over 80% of Small Businesses Are Testing New Growth Strategies

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 26, 2026
Bar chart showing that nearly half of small business owners say they need more time as the top improvement for their business, followed by lower costs, better technology, and easier hiring.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Time, Not Money: The Biggest Need For Small Businesses

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 24, 2026
Bar chart showing that 41% of small business owners report increased software costs over the past 12 months
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Software Costs Are Rising For Small Business Owners

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 20, 2026
Infographic highlighting two survey findings on small business investment
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Small Business Investment Is Up—But Big Decisions Are Delayed

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 12, 2026
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