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AI Adoption Continues to Gain Momentum
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The Trust Gap: Small Businesses Are Using AI More, But Still Don’t Fully Trust It

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Aug 10, 2026
Chart illustrating that improving sales and marketing is the biggest opportunity for growth among small business owners.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

8 in 10 Small Business Owners Say Their Sales and Marketing Need Improvement

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Aug 06, 2026
Why Small Businesses Are Competing on Service Not Price
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Why Small Business Growth Strategies Are Focused on Service, Not Price

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jul 31, 2026
Small business cybersecurity chart comparing the biggest cyber risks and preparedness levels among 440 U.S. small business owners.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Phishing Tops Small Business Cybersecurity Concerns, But Only 20% Feel Prepared for a Cyberattack

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jul 30, 2026
Horizontal bar chart showing what running a small business requires more of today. Among 110 U.S. small business owners, adaptability ranks first at 32.7%, followed by capital (30.9%), skills/expertise (20.9%), technology (10.9%), and stamina (4.5%).
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

The Biggest Requirement for Running a Small Business: Adaptability

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jul 22, 2026
Infographic on sales pipeline findings showing that 68.8% of small business owners are confident in their sales pipeline, while 56.9% struggle to find qualified leads.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

68.8% of Small Business Owners Feel Confident in Their Sales Pipeline—But Finding Qualified Leads Remains a Challenge

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jul 15, 2026
Infographic illustrating the small business outlook, comparing the biggest opportunities and threats identified by 121 U.S. small business owners.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

The Biggest Opportunities and Threats Facing Small Business

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jul 09, 2026
Bar chart showing the impact of negative online reviews on small businesses. Among 132 business owners surveyed, 64.4% say negative online reviews have at least a moderate impact on their business.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

65% of Small Business Owners Say Negative Online Reviews Hurt Their Business

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 30, 2026
Survey data on small business owners shows that 69.6% report difficulty disconnecting from work, while 80.3% feel pressure to remain available outside normal business hours.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Nearly 70% of Small Business Owners Struggle to Unplug

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 24, 2026
Chart showing that 65.8% of business owners would remain entrepreneurs even for the same pay, underscoring the benefits of business ownership beyond money.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

65.8% of Small Business Owners Say It’s Not Just About the Money

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 18, 2026
Stacked bar chart illustrating how customer relationships vary across industries based on what businesses find hardest to earn from customers.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

What Small Businesses Struggle Most to Earn From Customers

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Jun 16, 2026
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
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