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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
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

Small Businesses Say More Time Is Their Biggest Need

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

41% of Small Business Owners Report Rising Software Costs

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
Stacked bar chart showing financial stress levels among small business owners by expense control, with high financial stress much more common among those who do not feel in control of their expenses.
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Financial Stress and Financial Control in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 10, 2026
Chart showing profitability increases as revenue from repeat customers rises.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Repeat Customers Power Profitability in 2026

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Mar 05, 2026
Chart showing 2026 customer priorities based on a February survey of 810 small business owners, with quality and personal service ranking highest above price, brand trust, and convenience.
SMALL BUSINESS STATISTICS

Shifting Customer Priorities in 2026: Quality vs Price

Small Business Expo Research Team

| Feb 26, 2026

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